Seton Catholic Students present $5,000

On Friday, February 5, 2010, 549 Seton Catholic students participated in the 25th Annual Seton ‘THON.  This student fund-raising event began in 1985 by C.F. C Brothers Timothy Smyth, Dan Casey and K.J. Kowalewski.  The student-led 5k walk-a-thon event then later became supervised by lay teachers, the first being Mr. Tom Anthony.

The students of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School were successful in raising almost $27,000.00 this year (a 28% increase over last year!) and presented a check to St. Vincent de Paul Shifting Gears Ministry Program for $5,000.00.  Pictured in the photo are from left to right: 

  • Mr. Tim Vasquez, Owner, SomeBurro's Great Mexican Food
  • Mr. Jared Ruchensky, Class of 2010, Seton ‘THON Student Co-Chair (resident of Chandler)
  • Mr. Zach Widbin, Program Coordinator at St. Vincent de Paul
  • Mr. Francisco Alatorre, Manger of Special Works Ministries
  • Ms. Madison Freed, Class of 2010, Seton ‘THON Student Co-Chair (resident of Chandler)

 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and providing others with the opportunity to serve. The Phoenix Diocesan Council has been assisting central and northern Arizona families since 1946. For more information, please visit www.stvincentdepaul.net.

The students of Seton Catholic Prep also received a very generous donation for this event, local restaurateurs The Vasquez Family from SOMEBURROS will be providing lunch for over 600+ walk-a-thon walkers that day!  Thank you Someburros!

If you have additional questions about how you can support Seton Catholic Prep in this fundraising event or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Advancement Office at 480-963-1900, Ext. 2006 or by email at BSanchez@SetonCHS.org.