St. Dominic fundraising campaign raises more than $162,000

AUBURN — A fundraising challenge by St. Dominic Academy alumnus Donald Dion Jr. has raised more than the initial goal of $150,000, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has announced.
Dion, a 1972 graduate of St. Dom’s called on other graduates to raise money to assist local families in overcoming financial hardship and allowing them to attend the school. In a matter of weeks, the St. Dom’s community answered the call raising $162,267, the diocese said.

“We are so grateful for the continued support of the St. Dom’s community,” said Don Fournier, president of the academy. “The generosity of our families, faculty, staff, alumni, and local businesses astounds me. Their donations show they truly value all that St. Dom’s has to offer.”
“I was fortunate enough to attend St. Dom’s,” said Dion. “Along with the rigorous academics at St. Dom’s, I also learned to work hard, to reach for my goals, and about the value of service to others. I would like to ensure more students are afforded the opportunity to attend a faith-based college preparatory school.”
Dion founded Dion Money Management, an investment advisory firm, in 1996; served as the publisher of the Fidelity Independent Advisor; and is the trustee of the Dion Family Foundation, which focuses on helping individuals by offering tuition assistance at Catholic institutions.
The proceeds from the Dion Student Scholarship Challenge will offer support to academy students and families, of whom 66 percent rely on scholarships or financial aid to attend the school, the diocese said.
For more information, call 207-782-6911 or email donald.fournier@portlanddiocese.org.

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