In late March, 2007 local LaSalle, Regis, and Xavier alumni joined forces to help the Xavier Foundation reach its 2007 Alumni Appeal goal of raising $85,000. Volunteers made more than 1,500 calls to former classmates in support of the Annual Alumni Phonathon.

The annual phonathon helps update alumni records, raises money for operating needs and special projects at Xavier High School, and provides an opportunity for alumni to catch up with one another.

If you did not have a chance to show your support of the Alumni Appeal and would like the opportunity, you are welcome to make a donation online!

The Foundation would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who generously donated prizes for the phonathon volunteers: Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, Cedar Rapids Symphony, Coca Cola, Cork 'n Fork Restaurant: Len (L69) & Kathy (R69) Skvor, Country Kitchen Restaurant, Joensy's Restaurant, Kathy's Pies: Kathy (Weyland) McCauley (R69), Marriott Hotel, Pierson's Flowershop & Greenhouse, Spring House Restaurant, Theatre Cedar Rapids, Tomaso's Pizza: Tom Carfre (R69), and Zio Johno's.

If you would like more information about the Alumni Appeal or if you would like to help with the 2008 phonathon, please contact Jessica Esch at 319-378-4571.

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