JCA Remembers 'G' This Weekend

(The following news release was issued by Ryan Quigley, Joliet Catholic Academy Director of Admissions and Communications)

JOLIET, IL - The annual “Remembering G” fundraiser to celebrate the life of Andrew Giaudrone ’10 and support Joliet Catholic Academy scholarship initiatives is Saturday, Jan. 27. Come support an incredible event that has contributed to over 90 scholarships worth more than $125,000 since its inception. Saturday night's fundraiser is in the JCA Student Activity Center. Cocktails are from 6 to 8 p.m. Dueling pianos are from 8 to 11 p.m.

Tickets to attend are $25 each. There will be a cash bar. Beer will be $2 and mixed drinks will be $4. A raffle is also scheduled. JCA hosts the fundraiser to remember Andrew Giaudrone, who died at age 20 of a heart attack while playing basketball. He helped the Hilltoppers win the Class 3A baseball state championship in 2009.

"Join us for a night of friendship in memory of Andrew Giaudrone. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or tables of 10 may reserved with pre-payment by calling Karen Tyrell at 815.931.8452 or Ian Tyrell at 815.503.1930. Checks should be made payable to “JCA/Remembering G” Foundation," JCA announced in its press release.

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