Raider Day of Giving

On Thursday, June 8, Central Catholic will celebrate our annual Raider Day of Giving, a powerful fundraising effort that connects everyone who loves and supports the mission of Central Catholic High School!

Image of a water ripple with the words "The Impact Yoi Make Today... June 8, 2023

...Transforms a Student for Life!

The wave is coming on Thursday, June 8, 2023, when Central Catholic celebrates Raider Day of Giving 2023

CCHS alumni, parents, faculty, and friends will join together to raise support for the young men and women we serve. Raider Day of Giving is a powerful 24-hour online fundraising effort through social media to connect all our constituents who love and support the mission of Central Catholic High School.

We Need Your Help!

We need people like you to help spread the word as we work to expand participation in this powerful, 24-hour online fundraising effort to increase support for the young men and women we serve.

Count Me In!Become A Virtual Ambassador

Complete the "Count Me In!" form to volunteer as a Raider Day of Giving Virtual Ambassador.

Thank you for your love and support of CCHS and our students.

It's About Participation!

Raider Day of Giving focuses on the number of people participating.

Last year, 32 states, Washington, D.C, and six (6) countries participated totaling more than 1,400 gifts. Our ambassador team played a vital role in helping us get there.

The more people spreading the word, the more powerful the wave of support for our students!

The Early Bird Gift

Image of leather bookmark for Raider Day of Giving Early Bird Gift

The Early Bird Gets the BOOK Worm!

Anyone who makes a gift to Raider Day of Giving before 7:00 AM on June 8 will receive a Central Catholic leather bookmark. Leave your mark and help students find their place with a gift to CCHS!

Challenge Gifts

Throughout the day, we will announce challenges and incentives issued by generous alumni, parents, and supporters.


The Initial Challenge: TBD

A generous supporter will issue a challenge to help us get off to a strong start on the way to exceeding our goal!


The New Gift Challenge: $25,000 for 250 first-time gifts

A generous friend of CCHS has issued a New Gift Challenge: $2,500 for every 25 first-time gifts of any size to Raider Day of Giving.


The Parent Challenge: $5,000 for 300 gifts

A group of generous parents and supporters have pledged to donate $1,000 for the first 100 gifts from current parents and an additional $1,000 for every 50 gifts from parents (up to 300 gifts).


The 2000's Challenge: $5,000 for 150 gifts

Loyal alumnus Al Peterson '50, a diehard Raider and supporter for the past 60 years, will donate $5,000 once total donations from the classes of 2000 through 2022 surpass 150 gifts!


The Class of 1984 Challenge: $5,000

A generous alumnus from the Class of 1984 has issued a challenge gift for 20 gifts from his class. He will donate $5,000 once 20 gifts have been reached.


The 1960's Decade Challenge: $5,000 for 100 gifts

A generous alumnus from the Class of 1964 has issued a challenge gift for 100 gifts from alumni who graduated in the 1960s.


More challenges to come!

Raider Day of Giving Raffle Prizes

The Great Wave LEGO Set

Everyone who makes a gift to Raider Day of Giving or completes the Alumni Update Form will be entered into a raffle for wonderful gifts and prizes!

The Class Competition

Alums at the Spicket River Brewery

Party with the President

The top FIVE classes with the highest number of gifts per class will be invited to an event with the President, Mr. Chris Sullivan '81 and their classmates and family members.

  • Wamesit Lanes Family Entertainment Center
  • Sunday, October 1, 2023
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Above photo: prior event at the Spicket River Brewery.

Top classes in 2023: 1994, 2000, 1998, 1967, 1966 and 2002.


The Advancement Team

Mr. David Erwin

Chief Advancement Officer

Mr. David DeFillippo

Advancement Associate

Mrs. Jennifer Plouffe

Associate Director of Advancement

Mr. Chuck Putney

Website Project & Content Manager

Mrs. Joelle Sader

Advancement Assistant

Mrs. Tammy Stott

Advancement Services Manager

Mrs. Theresa Taft

Alumni Engagement Associate

Mrs. Heather Torla Sousa

Annual Giving and Communications Manager