We are excited to announce that our 33rd Annual Spirit Gala will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook! This celebration is NDCP's premier event and our LARGEST fundraiser of the entire year! To bid on auction items, purchase raffle tickets or make a donation, please visit us online at https://bidpal.net/spiritgala2024.
This year, we honor Ryan Burke '13, our first Burke Scholar, and his father, Kevin Burke, a champion for inclusion.
The success of this event always depends upon the participation of our wonderful families, as well as our NDCP community of alumni and local businesses. Below are several opportunities for one to support the Spirit Gala.
ATTEND IN PERSON - The Spirit Gala is a wonderful event that celebrates our NDCP community. The evening consists of dinner, dancing, and a live and silent auction all set in a wonderful ambiance surrounded by people who love and support Notre Dame. To purchase tickets, click here.
DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM - Do you have a great ideas for an item that you know others will love too? Maybe you frequent a business that you would like to support our school. Please consider donating an item to our auction by completing the Auction Item Donation Form.
PLACE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM BOOK - Do you own your own business? Would you like to do a "shout out" to your student's favorite teacher or coach, or your athlete's sports team? Consider placing an ad in our Spirit Gala Program Book. All advertisers will receive tremendous exposure in our Gala program book and e-Program book on our event website. This Program Book will be seen by every NDCP family, as well as countless alumni and other supporters. To place an ad, please complete this online Ad Book Form.
View the 2024 Spirit Gala Ad Book here.
MAKE AN ADVISORY DONATION - Is your son a current student at NDCP? Consider making a monetary donation to the advisory fund. This money is used to purchase a fantastic auction item that is sponsored by each class. Donate online at www.nddons.org/2024advisorygift.
PURCHASE AN ITEM FROM OUR AMAZON WISHLIST - Here's an easy way to support the Spirit Gala! Simply purchase something from our list and it will be sent directly to Notre Dame, indicating who purchased the item. Please go to our Amazon Wishlist to purchase an item off our list.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - An important part of the fundraising effort is sponsorships, which help defray the costs of the event. Sponsorship packages offer high visibility and recognition of your contribution. Click here to learn more about the different sponsorship levels.
Contact Laura Dennis, Special Events Manager, at ldennis@nddons.org or 847.779.8619. You can also visit us on line at https://bidpal.net/spiritgala2024 for the latest information on ways to participate in the event and honor Ryan Burke '13 and Kevin Burke.