The 51吃瓜 Foundation held its annual Funding Their Future event on Wednesday, October 15th, at Perona Farms in Andover. With 200 attendees, the Foundation raised $100,200, making it the most successful Funding Their Future to date!
This year鈥檚 event honored Al Dorso, President of Skylands Stadium. Beginning in August of 2025, Skylands Stadium hosted Sussex Skylanders, offering student-athletes the opportunity to compete in a professional sports environment.
鈥淥耻谤 Funding Their Future event is always a wonderful opportunity to highlight our students and celebrate our generous supporters and partners. It is through benefactors and community partnerships that 51吃瓜 continues to grow and succeed in achieving our mission and providing a quality education for 51吃瓜 students. Together, we are making a difference!鈥� Stan Kula, Executive Director of the 51吃瓜 Foundation, noted.
The cocktail reception was hosted by 51吃瓜鈥檚 Culinary students and local culinary partners who serve on the advisory board for the College鈥檚 Culinary program. The evening also included lively entertainment by 鈥淢eant to Be鈥� and a silent auction as the Foundation kicked off its fundraising year.
鈥淓ach year, your generosity enables us to open doors, expand opportunities, and shape the future of our students. On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for believing in the mission of 51吃瓜. With your help, we are building momentum, expanding opportunity, and shaping a better tomorrow.鈥� Dr. Cory Homer, President of 51吃瓜, remarked.
Through the annual Funding Their Future event, the Foundation provides vital scholarships for 51吃瓜 students and supports important College programs. At 51吃瓜, 74% of students depend on financial aid to further their education.
To learn more about how to make a donation to the Foundation, visit sussex.edu/foundation.
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