Cardinal Cushing Centers and South Shore Bank Partner to Raise $146,000 to Send Students to Disney

Cardinal Cushing Centers and South Shore Bank once again partnered for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction to benefit students with intellectual disabilities, and raised $146,000.  The event, which was held on Thursday, March 20th at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, has a very special mission: all monies raised help fund an annual “Trip of a Lifetime” to Walt Disney World for the students with intellectual disabilities that are graduating from Cushing’s graduating class.  

“We are so grateful for the nearly 300 amazing people who came out to help us reach our goal of sending every Cushing graduate to Disney World,” said James Dunphy, CEO & President of South Shore Bank. “For many of the students, this is the first time they’ve been on a plane and experienced anything like this.  It’s so gratifying for myself, and all of South Shore Bank, to be a part of it.”

The event includes a cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, performance by the Cushing Grand Chorus, and a live auction.  “To watch the guests bidding on so many items to help raise money for these exceptional students – it was very exciting!” said Michelle Markowitz, Cushing President & CEO. “I’ve watched this graduating class over the years, and I appreciate that South Shore Bank and all who attended recognize just how deserving they are of this trip. I’d also like to thank my staff and the event committee who work tirelessly to make the event a success, and the generous sponsors who support us year after year. These students will never forget this.”

For more information about the event, or sponsorship opportunities for next year, please contact Pam Eddy at peddy@cushingcenters.org. 

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