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GAMBIT: Western New York's Premier Dinner Auction

 

GAMBIT is turning 50! 

Saturday, March 29, 2025
6 p.m. Cocktails
8 p.m. Sit-down dinner
9 p.m. Live Auction followed by the GAMBIT50 Afterparty in our Higgins Hall foyer!

 

GAMBIT, Canisius' major fundraiser, has been thriving for nearly a half-century years due to the generosity of parents and alumni who have donated their time, talents and treasure to this annual event.

Your support of Canisius and GAMBIT helps us continue the mission of ensuring that every student has the transformational experience of a Canisius education.

GAMBIT raises critical funds for financial aid and academic scholarships. We encourage our community to support this year’s GAMBIT by donating an auction gift, buying a raffle ticket, attending the event and to bid on our silent auction items. 

 


 

GAMBIT is a year-round project spearheaded by Kelly Wilkens P'21, our director of special events, and our parent co-chairs. Feel free to stop by the GAMBIT office across from campus at 1193 Delaware Avenue.

GAMBIT 50 Chairs

David ’87 and Laura Gioia P’16, P’25

Mike ’96 and Susan Mineo P’25

Tom and Liz Sheehan P’25

 


Important Dates

  • Thursday, Oct. 10 – Freshman Moms Gift Gathering
  • Thursday, Oct. 17 – Sophomore/Junior Parents Gift Gathering
  • Thursday, Oct. 24 – Senior Moms Gift Gathering
  • Friday, Dec. 6 – Ladies Holiday Breakfast Gift Gathering
  • Wednesday, Feb. 26 – Last Chance Gift Drop Off at the GAMBIT Office
  • Wednesday, March 26 – Online Auction Opens
  • Saturday, March 29 – GAMBIT 50
  • Tuesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 3 – Silent Auction Pick Up