Day of the Don supporting Loyola Blakefield
Day of the Don
Day of the Don supporting Loyola Blakefield
About Day of the Don
We invite you to join us for our 9th annual Day of the Don, a giving challenge that directly supports all students and their Loyola Blakefield experience.
The Loyola Fund creates opportunity for every student at Loyola Blakefield to fully engage in an education that challenges the mind, shapes the spirit, and prepares young men for lives of purpose and service. Through the Loyola Fund, we strengthen our Catholic, Jesuit mission - empowering students to learn with intention, lead with courage, serve with compassion, and grow into Men for Others who will make a meaningful impact in the world.
We invite you to make a gift as we continue to build upon our foundation as a second home for past, present, and future Dons.
Join this effort with your gift on (or before) May 12th.
GOAL
Raise $125,000 for Loyola Blakefield from over 600 benefactors across our entire community.
To our alumni, families, and faculty & staff, we thank you for your continued commitment to help maintain Loyola Blakefield as the place we all know and love.
Learn more about the impact you can have through your support of the Loyola Fund by clicking here.
CHALLENGE GIFTS
When we exceed $35,000, a generous challenge gift of $5,000 from Steve Whalen '67, in loving memory of Maryjo Whalen and Thomas John "TJ" Whalen and in honor of Rob Whalen '72 is unlocked!
Exceeding 150 alumni gifts from Dons who graduated in 2000 or younger unlocks a combined gift of $3,000 from three Dons representing our 2009 graduates: Mr. Andy Truant '09, Mr. Corey Voelkel '09, and Mr. Tom Foster '09. If you graduated in 2000 or younger, help us unlock this gift by making your gift now!
Mr. Carlos A Somarriba '97, representing his class, has agreed to a generous gift of $2,000 when we exceed 200 gifts and $50,000.
When we exceed 300 alumni gifts, representatives from our 2006 graduate class: Mr. Joshua P. Grasmick '06, Mr. Tim Harrington '06, and Mr. C. Gair Lewis '06, have agreed to a combined gift of $6,500 to help us reach our goals!
After exceeding $75,000, an anonymous alumnus from the class of 2005, along with his classmate Dr. Daniel Rodgers '05, have agreed to a combined gift of $7,500!
Exceeding 500 total gifts mean we unlock another very generous alumni gift! Mr. Robert J. Baummer, Jr. '00 and Mr. Ian Pemberton '00 have agreed to a combined gift of $6,500 when we surpass this milestone - will you be the gift that unlocks this!?
When we reach our goal of exceeding $125,000 and 600 gifts for the day, a combined gift of $7,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Russ Hewitt '90, Kyle Hewitt '24, Carson Hewitt '28, Mr. and Mrs. John Pirisino '90, Luca Pirisino '25, and Mr. and Dr. Edward W. Cotter '69 is unlocked!
CHALLENGE GIFTS
When we exceed $35,000, a generous challenge gift of $5,000 from Steve Whalen '67, in loving memory of Maryjo Whalen and Thomas John "TJ" Whalen and in honor of Rob Whalen '72 is unlocked!
Exceeding 150 alumni gifts from Dons who graduated in 2000 or younger unlocks a combined gift of $3,000 from three Dons representing our 2009 graduates: Mr. Andy Truant '09, Mr. Corey Voelkel '09, and Mr. Tom Foster '09. If you graduated in 2000 or younger, help us unlock this gift by making your gift now!
Mr. Carlos A Somarriba '97, representing his class, has agreed to a generous gift of $2,000 when we exceed 200 gifts and $50,000.
When we exceed 300 alumni gifts, representatives from our 2006 graduate class: Mr. Joshua P. Grasmick '06, Mr. Tim Harrington '06, and Mr. C. Gair Lewis '06, have agreed to a combined gift of $6,500 to help us reach our goals!
After exceeding $75,000, an anonymous alumnus from the class of 2005, along with his classmate Dr. Daniel Rodgers '05, have agreed to a combined gift of $7,500!
Exceeding 500 total gifts mean we unlock another very generous alumni gift! Mr. Robert J. Baummer, Jr. '00 and Mr. Ian Pemberton '00 have agreed to a combined gift of $6,500 when we surpass this milestone - will you be the gift that unlocks this!?
When we reach our goal of exceeding $125,000 and 600 gifts for the day, a combined gift of $7,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Russ Hewitt '90, Kyle Hewitt '24, Carson Hewitt '28, Mr. and Mrs. John Pirisino '90, Luca Pirisino '25, and Mr. and Dr. Edward W. Cotter '69 is unlocked!
PRIZES and INVITES
Alumni Giving*
The highest participating alumni class, by percentage, wins our coveted happy hour prior to the 2026 Homecoming Bull Roast and will receive special name recognition in Knott Hall.
Our second highest participation class, by percentage, wins a private alumni gathering for their class during the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027
*All alumni who have made or make a donation prior to May 15th are invited to our 3rd annual Live the Fourth Alumni Giving Celebration on June 4th, 2026.
To learn more about this annual alumni celebratory event - CLICK HERE
Class of 2026 Graduation Package*
One lucky winner will receive four front row tickets to graduation.
*Minimum $50 donation for an entry. Must indicate Class of 2026 parent on the giving form. One entry per household.
President's Circle Level and Reception
All those who cumulatively give $1,852 or more during the current fiscal year (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026) will receive an invitation to Loyola's Fall President's Reception to be held in October 2026.
Intra-day prizes*
Alumni: Any alumnus who makes a gift through Day of the Don is entered to win $100 to be used towards an upcoming event during Fiscal Year 2027.
Faculty & Staff: Any faculty & staff member who makes a gift through Day of the Don is entered to win $100 added to their Sage dining account for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027.
Current Families: Any current parent who makes a gift through Day of the Don is entered to win $100 for the Loyola School Store
All Donors Orioles Package: Anyone who makes a gift through Day of the Don is entered to win a set of 4 Orioles tickets in Row 3, behind home plate on June 30th, 2026. Parking included!
*The alumni, faculty & staff, and current family intra-day prizes will be drawn at random times on May 12th. The Orioles Package will be drawn on May 13th.