Thayer Academy
Braintree, MA
Founders Day: A Day of Giving
Join us for our 8th annual Founders Day and help us unlock $50,000 for Thayer! All gifts made today through midnight on February 7th count toward our Founders Day goals.
Organizer
$50,000 Challenge!
Two anonymous donors are generously sponsoring a $50,000 Founders Day challenge to inspire the Thayer community. Every Founders Day gift of any amount will unlock a $50 donation up to a maximum of $50,000!
Two tickets to Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour!
Each person who participates in Founders Day by making a gift or volunteering will have the opportunity to win two tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in the Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium on Friday, May 19, 2023!
Winner
Senior Legacy Class of ’23 Parent & Guardian Challenge
For each Class of 2023 parent or guardian who makes a gift to Senior Legacy, Diane and Joe Farmer P ‘23, Class of 2023 Senior Legacy Chairs, will contribute $250 up to a total of $20,000 (80 donors).
Middle School Legacy Class of '27 Parent & Guardian Challenge
For each Class of 2027 parent or guardian who makes a gift to Middle School Legacy, Martha and Michael McNally P ‘22, ‘24, ‘27, Class of 2027 Middle School Legacy Chairs, will contribute $375 up to a total of $15,000 (40 donors).
Upper School Parent/Guardian Challenge
250 gifts from Upper School parents/guardians to unlock a pancake bar for students that will be cooked and served by Mr. Fortunato and members of the administration and faculty!
Middle School Parent/Guardian Challenge
100 gifts from Middle School parents/guardians to unlock a pancake bar for students that will be cooked and served by Mr. Fortunato and members of the administration and faculty!
Alumni Reunion Challenge
Each alumni class celebrating a Reunion this year (Classes ending in 3 and 8) with 50 or more Founders Day donors will unlock complimentary tickets for every member of the class for their Reunion this September!
Make your gift count, then check the progress for your class on the Alumni Leaderboard.
Thayer Swag Bag Giveaway
Do you love Thayer swag? Donate before 12 p.m. for a chance to win our Thayer Swag Bag which includes Backpack cooler, notebook, golf towel, candy jar, and Bluetooth speaker! Three donors will be selected at random.
Winners (3)
New England Patriots Jersey signed by Julian Edelman
Now’s your chance to get a signed Patriots jersey from Julian Edelman! Donate before 8:00 p.m. for a chance to win. One donor will be selected at random.
Winner
New England Patriots Jersey signed by James White
Now’s your chance to get a signed Patriots jersey from James White! Donate before 2:00 p.m. for a chance to win. One donor will be selected at random.
Winner
Alumni ’65 Challenge
Girls Lacrosse Challenge
Robin and Steve Hauck P ‘24 will match every dollar donated to the girls lacrosse program up to $10,000! These funds will help to cover costs for female lacrosse players with financial need to be able to participate in team travel opportunities this spring as well as underwrite other programmatic costs.
Boys Lacrosse Challenge
An anonymous donor will match every dollar donated to the boys lacrosse program up to $5,000! These funds will allow students with financial need to be able to participate in team travel opportunities this spring as well as underwrite other programmatic costs.
Class of 2002 Challenge
Alumni ’08 Challenge
Track and Field Challenge
An anonymous donor will match every dollar given to the Thayer Track and Field Program up to $2,500! Your donation will help Coach Browne and his team purchase new hurdles as well as underwrite other programmatic expenses.