University of St. Thomas Athletics
Tommie Athletic Fund announces 2nd Annual Purple Party & Auction
4/20/2023 9:00:00 AM | Athletics
St. Paul, Minn. -- On Monday, May 15, 2023, Tommie Athletics will hold its second Annual Purple Party and Auction in support of the holistic student-athlete experience.
The Purple Party, presented by Wings Financial Credit Union and hosted this year by WCCO Radio's Jason DeRusha, features a brief program, a live and silent auction, food, beverages, and the opportunity to connect with Tommie coaches and fans!
The Purple Party & Auction directly impacts all 500+ Tommie student-athletes' ability to achieve comprehensive excellence on and off the field. Funds raised will provide academic support, scholarship, sports medicine, life skills programming, travel, nutrition, and mental health resources.
2023 Tommie Athletics Purple Party:
Monday, May 15, 2023
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Essence Event Center, 1217 Bandana Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55108
Don't miss the opportunity to bid on exclusive Tommie Team experiences during the live auction portion of the evening. Secure your tickets or table by clicking HERE.
Those unable to attend but still want to support Tommie Athletics will have the opportunity to bid on the online silent auction starting May 1st or can make a gift to the 1904 Club HERE.
If you would like to contribute items for auction, and/or are interested in sponsoring this event to receive an upgraded VIP experience, please contact Ben Fraser by emailing benjamin.fraser@stthomas.edu.
LEAD SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
-- St. Thomas Athletics --
The Purple Party, presented by Wings Financial Credit Union and hosted this year by WCCO Radio's Jason DeRusha, features a brief program, a live and silent auction, food, beverages, and the opportunity to connect with Tommie coaches and fans!
The Purple Party & Auction directly impacts all 500+ Tommie student-athletes' ability to achieve comprehensive excellence on and off the field. Funds raised will provide academic support, scholarship, sports medicine, life skills programming, travel, nutrition, and mental health resources.
2023 Tommie Athletics Purple Party:
Monday, May 15, 2023
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Essence Event Center, 1217 Bandana Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55108
Don't miss the opportunity to bid on exclusive Tommie Team experiences during the live auction portion of the evening. Secure your tickets or table by clicking HERE.
Those unable to attend but still want to support Tommie Athletics will have the opportunity to bid on the online silent auction starting May 1st or can make a gift to the 1904 Club HERE.
If you would like to contribute items for auction, and/or are interested in sponsoring this event to receive an upgraded VIP experience, please contact Ben Fraser by emailing benjamin.fraser@stthomas.edu.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
LEAD SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
-- St. Thomas Athletics --
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