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AASF Gala
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Each autumn, the Adopt-A-Student Foundation hosts a gala that both celebrates our mission and raises over $1,000,000 annually to provide the scholarship support necessary for Cathedral to close the opportunity gap that exists for so many families.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 for the 25th Annual Adopt-A-Student Foundation Gala.
Event Information
Save the Date!
This year, we return to our traditional seated dinner Gala to celebrate the Cathedral community and the life-changing impact of opportunity.
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Location: Seaport Hotel Boston
With questions, contact Jon Van Beaver: jvanbeaver@cathedralboston.org | 617-542-2325 x597
2026 Vigor in Arduis Award Recipient
Dan Carmody
Third Annual Distinguished Alumni Award
Michelle Edwards ’84
Michelle Edwards is a proud member of Cathedral High School’s Class of 1984 and one of the most accomplished athletes in the school’s history.
During her time at Cathedral, she scored more than 2,000 career points, becoming the first girls’ basketball player in Massachusetts history to reach that milestone. A two-time league MVP, Michelle led the Panthers to back-to-back state championships and was named the Boston Globe Player of the Year in 1984. Her contributions to Cathedral basketball earned her a place on the All-Time All-Scholastic Team, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest prep players in Massachusetts history.
Michelle continued her basketball journey at the University of Iowa, where she enjoyed a legendary collegiate career. As a senior, she led the Hawkeyes to their first No. 1 national ranking and an Elite Eight appearance. That season, she was named National Player of the Year, a consensus First-Team All-American, and Big Ten Player of the Year.
By the time she graduated, Michelle ranked among Iowa’s all-time leaders in both scoring and assists and became the first women’s basketball player in school history to have her jersey retired. She was later named the Big Ten Conference Athlete of the Decade for the 1980s.
Michelle then took her talents overseas, earning three Italian League MVP awards before returning to the United States as one of the inaugural players selected for the WNBA allocation draft in 1997. She spent five seasons in the WNBA and was later inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
Following her playing career, Michelle dedicated nearly two decades to athletics at Rutgers University, where she coached, mentored, and served as an assistant athletic director. Today, she continues to invest in the next generation through mentorship while building a new chapter in her career at Nike.
In recognition of her impact on basketball and the South End community, the court at Sparrow Park was dedicated in Michelle’s honor, a lasting tribute to her legacy and an inspiration for future generations.
2026 Gala Committee
Robert A. O’Neill, Co-Chair
Karen O’Toole, Co-Chair
Jay Allen
Sister Mary Black, CSJ
Theresa Brockelman
John Capone
Paul Chisholm
Mike Daley ’54
Karl Danso
Noel Dixon ’02
John E. Drew
Wilson D’Souza
Kathy Dunn
Nathaniel Evarts
Dave Foss
Paul Francisco ’89
Barry T. Hynes
Lisa Lopez
Peter Lynch
Gerard McGraw
Keith Motley
Megan Murphy
Christopher Remondi
John J. Remondi ’54
Ron Rodericks
Andrea Smith
Rie Sugihara
Jonathan Van Beaver
Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about sponsoring the 25th Annual Adopt-A-Student Foundation Gala, please contact Jon Van Beaver at jvanbeaver@cathedralboston.org or 617-542-2325 x597.
Individual Tickets
Individual Alumni | $250
- One ticket to the event
- Limited availability
Individual | $1,000
- One ticket to the event
Alternatively, contact Jon Van Beaver at jvanbeaver@cathedralboston.org.
Sponsorship Information
All proceeds from the Adopt-A-Student Foundation Gala benefit the students of Cathedral High School. Thanks to the generosity of our community, Cathedral scholars receive over $6 million in financial aid each year.
CENTENNIAL SPONSOR | $100,000
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Subsidizes the tuition cost for 20 students
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Verbal recognition from the podium
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Optional speaking opportunity from the podium
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Name/Logo listed on Cathedral High School website
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Name/Logo given presenting placement on formal gala invitation
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Name/Logo given presenting placement on screens during the event
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Name/Logo given presenting listing in program
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Two VIP tables (20 seats) for gala
UNDERWRITER | $50,000
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Subsidizes the tuition cost for 10 students
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Verbal recognition from the podium
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Name/Logo listed on Cathedral High School website
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Name/Logo given premier placement on formal gala invitation
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Name/Logo given premier placement on screens during the event
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Name/Logo given premier listing in program
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Two VIP tables (16 seats) for gala
PARTNER | $25,000
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Subsidizes the tuition cost for 5 students
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Verbal recognition from the podium
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Name/Logo listed on Cathedral High School website
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Name/Logo given prominent placement on formal gala invitation
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Name/Logo given prominent placement in gala program
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Name/Logo given prominent placement on screens during the event
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One VIP table (8 seats) for gala
PATRON | $15,000
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Subsidizes the tuition cost for 3 students
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Verbal recognition from the podium
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Name/Logo listed on Cathedral High School website
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Name/Logo listed on screens during the event
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Name/Logo listed in gala program
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One table (8 seats) for gala
BENEFACTOR | $10,000
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Subsidizes the tuition cost for 2 students
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Name/Logo listed in gala program
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One table (8 seats) for gala
FRIEND | $5,000
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Subsidizes the tuition cost for 1 student
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Name listed in gala program
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Four (4) seats for gala
Securing a Sponsorship:
By check:
Please send completed sponsorship forms and checks to:
The Adopt-A-Student Foundation Gala
P.O. Box 180240 • Boston, MA 02118
adoptastudent@conventures.com
617-204-4256
By credit card:
Please fill out the giving form to pay by credit card.