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Fundraiser honors community leaders and funds student tuition<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s announced today that it will host the Spring Soir\u00e9e<\/a> on April 24 at 6 p.m. at The Buffalo Club. This annual fundraiser, which includes a cocktail reception, live entertainment and an auction, celebrates all who empower the spirit of Trocaire, including honoring three deserving individuals and organizations. The public is invited to attend. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit 2025 Spring Soir\u00e9e<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s award recipients include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ President\u2019s Award<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Gerard Place<\/strong>: This award is presented to a person, group, organization, or corporation whose partnership with Trocaire furthers the college\u2019s mission, vision, and Mercy values, and supports Trocaire students and alumni. Celebrating 25 years of service, Gerard Place continues to change the lives of people living in poor and underserved parts of the City of Buffalo with programs ranging from housing to education and workforce training. Trocaire partners with Gerard Place to offer certification programs that are essential to helping people break out of poverty and procure careers in healthcare. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Distinguished Alumni Award<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Bonnie Kane Lockwood \u201875<\/strong>: This award recognizes a graduate who serves as a positive role model to fellow alumni and current students. Lockwood is celebrating her golden anniversary of receiving her associate\u2019s degree in radiologic technology from Trocaire, from which she was the first New York State licensed x-ray technologist in Buffalo General Hospital\u2019s angiology department. Lockwood pursued a career in public service, holding multiple Legislative and City of Buffalo roles including as director of special projects for Congressman Brian Higgins and now serves as the director of Governor Hochul\u2019s Western New York office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Outstanding Student Award<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Emma Westerling<\/strong> \u201823<\/strong> \u201824<\/strong> \u201825<\/strong>: Currently employed with General Physician Women\u2019s Health, Westerling is expected to graduate this year with a degree in healthcare management. She is also a 2023 graduate of Trocaire\u2019s radiologic technology program and a 2024 graduate of the college\u2019s diagnostic medical sonography program. Throughout her time at Trocaire, Westerling has been an engaged student who has repeatedly made Dean\u2019s list. She participates in honor societies and department initiatives while pursuing her multiple degree paths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Proceeds from the Spring Soir\u00e9e support tuition assistance for Trocaire students. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit 2025 Spring Soir\u00e9e<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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