"I gave to the Cor Unum Campaign because, as a lifelong Catholic educator, I know the Center will be a site for different styles of learning and engagement. I'm especially excited about the state-of-the-art classrooms. Learning looks different today than when the original building was designed, and it’s important that O’Dowd keep moving forward."
Jennifer Walwark, parent to Aroline Dailey ‘24
“What our children love most about Bishop O’Dowd is the friends they have made. O’Dowd brings together students diverse in beliefs, interests, and backgrounds who they wanted to get to know from the first minute they stepped on campus. We are so grateful for the people they have met and for all of the opportunities Bishop O’Dowd has created in their lives!"
Meghan O’Leary and Matthew Herreras, parents of Connor '21 and Lucy '24
“With three generations of my family graduating from O’Dowd, this community has always been a part of our family story. We tried to make our contribution as big as possible because, as an alum and now teacher, I want to make sure the campus is as vibrant when I leave as when I entered.”
Brian Cushing ’84 and Siobhan T.; parents of Robert '20 and Colleen '19; son of Sheila '57
“There are very few places that you can say changed your life, but my life changed when I went to O’Dowd. Imagine what will happen with the new Center’s new spaces for creativity and collaboration. I want to say thanks by empowering students that come after me with the access and opportunities that helped me grow.”
Christine Keener ’07
“Our family is inspired by the words of Mother Theresa. She taught us that ‘We can do small things with great love.’ Even though we couldn’t contribute a lot to the Cor Unum Campaign, we want to support O’Dowd because we know that the connections and relationships students build last a lifetime.”
Katie Cronin ’80 and Kelly Cronin ’80, Parents of Connor ’09 and Emma ’13
"People want to support a winner and O'Dowd is a winner. We are inspired that every year O'Dowd graduates a cohort of young people who go on to lead and help others in our community. If you believe in education, you can't ask for more than that."
Steve and Alison Burke, parents of Brendan '01, Molly '05
“Dragon pride is powerful! We are a strong and connected group and we have an incredible influence in our communities — in the East Bay and beyond. Jack and I are delighted to help ensure that O’Dowd remains a dynamic and compelling institution for future generations of students.”
Rhonda Jackson Morris ‘83 and Jack Morris, Parents of Erica ‘21
