Ranked as one of the Top Ten charitable events in Kansas City, SHINE is an evening of faith and fellowship dedicated to making affordable,faith‑based education accessible to all. Join us for the 20th anniversary of this inspirational evening celebrating Donnelly’s students,
its transformative mission, and the profound impact it has on their lives.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Fiorella's Event Space
Event Chairs - Susan and Ernie Straub III
Fiorella's Event Space
Event Chairs - Susan and Ernie Straub III
Relive the magic of SHINE 2025!
THANK YOU to all our generous supporters for a wonderful SHINE 2025.
We are excited to announce that a record-breaking $1,430,167 was raised!
We are excited to announce that a record-breaking $1,430,167 was raised!
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00:05 Emcee Welcome, Shannon O'Brien
1:22 Blessing and Invocation, Sister Mary Elizabeth Schweiger
08:39 Sponsors Acknowledgment
11:16 Event Chairs Welcome
13:22 Alumni Hall of Fame Recognitions
14:16 Brennan Crawford '02
19:25 Dr. Anna Irene Wilson '09
25:00 Student Speakers Introduction
25:56 Carmelita Bahamonde-Alvarado
32:11 Aaron Smallwood
40:58 Monsignor Swetland, Presidential Address
1:01:03 Benediction, Archbishop Shawn McKnight:
1:22 Blessing and Invocation, Sister Mary Elizabeth Schweiger
08:39 Sponsors Acknowledgment
11:16 Event Chairs Welcome
13:22 Alumni Hall of Fame Recognitions
14:16 Brennan Crawford '02
19:25 Dr. Anna Irene Wilson '09
25:00 Student Speakers Introduction
25:56 Carmelita Bahamonde-Alvarado
32:11 Aaron Smallwood
40:58 Monsignor Swetland, Presidential Address
1:01:03 Benediction, Archbishop Shawn McKnight:
WHY INVEST IN DONNELLY COLLEGE THROUGH SHINE?
Donnelly students are Kansas City's next generation of highly diverse employees, community leaders and entrepreneurs.
The late Pope Francis invites us to help "all peoples to become the artisans of their destiny." This call speaks to Donnelly's mission which seeks to empower all through higher education in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas' urban community. YOUR support will help light the path to a brighter future for all Donnelly students.
The late Pope Francis invites us to help "all peoples to become the artisans of their destiny." This call speaks to Donnelly's mission which seeks to empower all through higher education in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas' urban community. YOUR support will help light the path to a brighter future for all Donnelly students.
Click the videos below to learn about Donnelly's impact over 75 years and hear from the Class of 2025!
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