The first Case for Canisius event in 2021 helped raise $25,000 for the HardyMendez Fund, created by Dan Mendez ’90 (far left ) and Michael Hardy ’96 (fourth from left ) to provide four-year scholarships to outstanding students without the financial means to attend the school. Shawn Pearce ’94 (fourth from right) and FVP Wines provided a cases of wine to donors and an invitation to an entertaining wine tasting.
Case for CanisiusSupport potential CHS students who come from the most challenging backgrounds and circumstances by joining CHS alumni Shawn Pearce ’94 – owner and proprietor of Familia Vicente Pearce vineyards in Argentina – and HardyMendez scholarship creators Mike Hardy ’96 and Dan Mendez ’90 to enjoy some delicious wines and learn about the incredible impact of the HardyMendez Fund.
Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: CHS Center for the Arts, 1140 Delaware Ave.
Tickets:
$200 ticket – includes admission for two and a half case of Familia Vicente Pearce wine,
$350 premier ticket – includes admission for two and a full case of Familia Vicente Pearce wine
The HardyMendez Fund is changing the lives of some of the most at-risk students in WNY. Join us for a wine tasting and help open the doors of Canisius High School to future Crusaders!
About the HardyMendez Fund
The HardyMendez Fund was created by Canisius alums Michael Hardy ’96 and Dan Mendez ’90. Both Michael and Dan faced difficult childhoods, and were only able to attend Canisius High School through the generosity of alumni. In an effort to provide the same life-changing opportunity they were given, Michael and Dan created the HardyMendez Fund. This fund provides four-year scholarships to students who face extreme financial or personal hardships. You can read more about the fund by clicking below.
