Marathon Fundraising Goal 

OLG ‘s fundraising mission is to provide an affordable and an exceptional education in a safe, faith-filled, loving environment where every child can grow to their full potential. 100% of funds during Marathon go to support our school operating budget and key initiatives. 

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The Reality. There is a gap in the cost to educate and paid tuition. 

The cost to educate one OLG student in the 2025-2026 school year totals: $12,500. Tuition and parish support alone do not cover the full cost of educating a student. This is why Marathon is an important fundraiser to help close this gap and ensure key initiatives are funded. 

  • Nearly $4,500 = amount covered by the generosity of the OLG Annual Fund, parish support, and other funding difference 

  • Approx. $8,000 = OLG Tuition/Year (including fees)

OLG Marathon Fast Facts:

What is Marathon?  Marathon is an annual Catholic School tradition and OLG’s largest school fundraiser with 100% of donations going to the school. 

When is Marathon?  Marathon is a week approximately late September.

What is the Financial Goal? The 2025 financial goal was to raise $150,000 with 100% of funds raised going back to our school. A minimum donation of $175/student helps us reach our goal. Students are encouraged to reach out to grandparents, aunts and uncles, close family friends, to share their personal Acts of Service goal and to ask for a donation to Marathon.

Where do Marathon Funds go? OLG ‘s fundraising mission is to provide an affordable and an exceptional education in a safe, faith-filled, loving environment where every child can grow to their full potential. 100% of Marathon donations support our school operating budget and key initiatives. 

What is the Service Day? OLG hosts an all-school service day, each grade completes a service project that will shine light and bring joy to others in our local community. Projects include:

  • making fleece blankets for Children’s Hospital and HCMC

  • making sandwiches for Sharing and Caring Hands/Mary’s Place

  • making prayer beads and cards for homebound parishioners

  • special art project for a local nursing home, and more

Service to Others. Building Community. Excellence in Education.