CHARLOTTE — Catholic Campus Ministry recently raised $18,700 in its annual raffle fundraiser.
The luck of the draw went to Rick Russo from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Charlotte and Kevin Cappelmar from St. Therese Parish in Mooresville, who each received $1,000. Everyone who bought tickets, however, was a true winner – helping college students build their life’s foundation in the Church, in faith and virtue.
The experience of community and mutual trust nurtured by Catholic Campus Ministry helps students feel safe, ask questions, and be open to new insights.
Appalachian State University student Sabrina explains, “As I grew closer to the people in CCM, I felt my faith in God grow as well. I began to pray the rosary frequently,
I purchased my own Bible for the first time. I attend confession more regularly. I have learned so much more about my Catholic faith.”
Ongoing contributions, in addition to financial support from the Diocesan Support Appeal, provide this opportunity for college students to grow in faith, hope and love at a pivotal time in their lives.
Don’t wait for another raffle opportunity – give online anytime at www.catholiccampusministry.com/support or by mail to Catholic Campus Ministry, 1123 South Church St., Charlotte, N.C. 28203.
— Ann Kilkelly
STATESVILLE — Knights of Columbus Council 7152 of Statesville recently held its yearly State Raffle Ticket sale, collecting $1,000 in proceeds to benefit Gigi’s Playhouse, a Downs Syndrome achievement center located in Charlotte.
Pictured (from left) are Ralph AltaVilla of the Knights of Columbus and Joe Tarulli of Gigi’s Playhouse.
Gigi’s Playhouse’s mission is to help people of all ages, from infancy to adult, succeed in life. It offers free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. Learn more at www.gigisplayhouse.org.
— Ralph AltaVilla