Sanger Education Foundation's Annual Gala Raisesnearly $100,000 In Support Of Students

SANGER, Texas - March 5, 2025 - PRLog -- SANGER, TX – The Sanger Education Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this year's Gala a resounding success. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, attendees, auction participants, and online supporters, we raised just under $100,000 to support the students of Sanger ISD. The evening was filled with excitement and generosity, with guests enjoying a variety of live and silent auction items, games, and fellowship. A special highlight of the live auction included Pepper Belly's incredible donation of not one but two Catering for 50 packages, which collectively raised nearly $4,600. A new live auction donor, Texas Duck Creek Labradors, contributed a precious 13-week-old puppy, which brought in an impressive $5,500.This year's auction featured a wide array of sought-after items, with 97 silent auction packages and 15live auction packages, ensuring there was something for everyone. Jeff Isbell, who was attending the event for the first time, won the coveted Golden Ticket prize. The exciting Heads or Tails game crowned Sherry McCandless as its winner. We extend a special thank you to Pogue Construction, our esteemed Title Sponsor, for their unwavering support of the Sanger Education Foundation and our students. While the Gala has come to an end, we are still accepting donations in support of our students. Additionally, we are currently reviewing over $107,000 in Teacher Academic Instructional Grant applications submitted by SISD teachers and administrators. The selected 2025-2026 Instructional Grant recipients will be awarded and announced in May 2025.Student scholarship applications are open now and are due by midnight on March 25, Grant recipients will be awarded during Senior Night. The Sanger Education Foundation is incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community, whose generosity makes a lasting impact on the future of our students. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create opportunities for academic excellence. For more information on how to support our initiatives, please visithttps://sangereducationfoundation.org/