This year’s Transforming Lives Dinner holds special meaning as we celebrate Bishop O’Dowd High School’s 75th Anniversary. For seven and a half decades, O’Dowd has been shaping leaders grounded in faith, purpose, and service — and this milestone year is a powerful reminder of the generations of students, families, and supporters who have made that possible.
Event
Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM in the Bishop John S. Cummins Center on the O’Dowd campus.
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Tickets must be purchased by October 27, 2025.
This year’s event will include:
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A welcome reception with live music
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Seated dinner in the beautifully transformed Knauss Gymnasium
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Keynote Speaker: Caitlin Meyer '08, Chief Program Officer, Tahoe Fund
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Student speakers who bring to life the experience of an O’Dowd education
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Auction-style paddle raise for tuition assistance
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Tickets are $200 per person
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Cornerstone Donors
Demonstrate your commitment to transforming students’ lives by becoming a Cornerstone Donor.
Every successful fundraising journey begins with a strong foundation, and at O’Dowd, that foundation is our Cornerstone Donors. By making a Cornerstone gift ahead of our Transforming Lives Dinner, you play a crucial role in driving the success of our fundraising efforts and amplifying the impact of every contribution on the night of the event. You also have an additional opportunity to support tuition assistance by boosting your initial donation and raising your paddle in the auction-style paddle raise.
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Donation levels range are $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 and $26,710 - the amount of O'Dowd's 2025-26 full tuition.
About
The Transforming Lives Dinner began in 2013 to assist O’Dowd in providing tuition grants to all students requiring financial assistance. Cumulatively, Transforming Lives has raised over $4.2 million. Your ticket purchase grants you access to an unforgettable event and ensures your sponsorships and donations are dedicated to providing critical tuition assistance. By joining us, you’re directly contributing to our mission of raising $600,000 this year, every dollar of which will make a profound impact on students in need.
O’Dowd’s commitment to access and affordability ensures that tuition assistance is available to as many incoming 9th grade students with demonstrated financial need as possible.
Donate
Unable to attend? You can still make a meaningful impact! Your donation will directly fund tuition assistance for O’Dowd students, empowering them to reach their full potential. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a vital role in transforming lives!
By donating, you’re giving opportunity, hope, and a brighter future to the next generation of leaders. Together, we can make this year’s campaign the most impactful yet!