One in five Jesuit High School students currently receives much-needed financial assistance. In our present economy, we expect that number to rise even higher. Given the increase in financial aid requests Jesuit has received this year, we have decided that the auction's traditional Fund-An-Item opportunity should support students who need our help right now.

As a result, we are asking you to support tonight's Student Assistance Fund. All donations raised here tonight will go directly toward Jesuit High School's student financial aid program. Please consider being a part of this important bid to secure the future of all students attending or considering Jesuit for their future.

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