Billy D Summer Classic IX

The 9th annual Billy D Classic is exactly two weeks away!  Since 2013, we have raised about $375,000, so I would like to personally thank all of you for that accomplishment. It has come through many generous donations (large and small) to Nativity Preparatory Academy. Many of us have contributed because Billy touched our hearts in some way,  but there is another reason to contribute: Opportunity.

The Rochester City District is consistently among the WORST in the United States where the graduation rate hovers around 50% each year. Nativity effectively changes the odds as 90% of its students will go on to graduate high School. The school where Billy taught uses mostly donations, fundraisers, and foundation support to provide unique opportunities that these student would not usually have. Above is a picture of the 2019 8th grade graduating class from Nativity Prep (its largest ever) in which all 16 students have enrolled in college-prep high schools, and 9 have made honor roll at their schools!

I am asking for your contribution (large or small) to provide another opportunity for one who truly needs it. Sponsorship begins at $300 and if you would like to do that go to the website www.billydclassic.com. For those of us who would like make a difference in other ways, Go Fund Me has answered our call!  The funds will go directly to Nativity Prep and it's info is listed on this page. Also, if you want to cash app, zelle, paypal, or venmo me directly, I will place the funds directly in the GFM account within minutes!! For some extra incentive, I WILL PERSONALLY MATCH THE FIRST $500.  Let's get this rolling and hit $5000 by August 8th!