Fundraising Events

After being postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the "Rising to the Challenge" gala was held online on April 29, 2021 and raised more than $250,000 from ticket sales, sponsorships, an online auction, fund-a-need and 50/50 raffle. NBC News' TODAY weatherman and co-host Al Roker received an LD Luminary Award.

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"Champions of Change" took place April 24, 2018 at the Bryant Park Grill in New York City. The College raised $350,000 that evening to support scholarships and student programs. An additional $350,000 pledge was secured to support online initiatives. Late night host Seth Meyers was an honored guest and bestselling author John Elder Robison received the LD Luminary Award. (Both pictured at right.)

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The 2016 "Unlocking Futures" gala took place on April 19 at the Bryant Park Grill in New York City and raised approximately $250,000 in scholarship support for Landmark College students. Actor/Activist Holly Robinson Peete received the LD Luminary Award, while Alumni Aaron Wolf '04 and Mark Gessner '02 received Landmark College Accolades.

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On April 29, 2014, Landmark College held the "Uncut Diamonds: Brilliance Through Innovative Education" Gala at ROBERT, the Museum of Art and Design in New York City. The event raised $1.5 million for the College's capital campaign to build a new Science, Technology & Innovation Center. Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg received the LD Luminary Award. Also providing remarks that evening were Russell Cosby and LC alumni Daniel Lewis and Lissa Piercy.

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