The Extravaganza 2024 Diamond Anniversary, presented by Busey Bank, was an unforgettable celebration of Canterbury School’s 60 years of academic excellence! Together, we raised almost $800,000 during the event! Thanks to the incredible generosity of Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Chely Dosoretz, $575,000 of that amount was matched, bringing our total to a record-breaking $1,365,000! This remarkable achievement ensures brighter futures for our students.

In a special milestone, we also completed the $1 Million Dosoretz Family Fund for Academic Excellence Challenge Match. Before Extravaganza, we raised $425,000 in donations to the Canterbury Fund, with the final $575,000 contributed during the event. These critical funds are already strengthening our school by enabling us to recruit, hire, and retain the most talented and innovative faculty, ensuring an unparalleled educational experience for our students.

 

Chaired by Claudia Potter and vice-chaired by Amy Selby, this spectacular event gathered more than 350 parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of Canterbury on Friday, December 6, 2024. NBC2 news anchor and Canterbury parent Kellie Burns-Garvey, along with auctioneer Chris Marchand, led an exhilarating live auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime trips, exclusive experiences, and extraordinary adventures. Click here for a full photo gallery capturing the magic of the evening!

One of the most moving highlights was the debut of a heartfelt video celebrating Canterbury’s 60 years of academic excellence, showcasing how far we’ve come and where we’re headed.

The night culminated with an inspiring paddle raise for our Grant A Teacher’s Wish initiative, Full STEAM Ahead, supporting teacher-driven projects that enhance learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. These initiatives spark creativity, innovation, and collaboration among our students.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors: Busey Bank, Val Ward Cadillac, Entech, Florida Weekly, Roman Roofing, Diamond District, Retina Health Center, Clive Daniel Home, Cameratta Companies, Captiva Cruises, Garage Storage Solutions, Gulfpoint Construction, Naples Money Managers, Clarity CPA, East West Veterinary Care, McGriff Insurance Services, Tritel Concierge Medicine, HBK CPA, One Digital, Spivey Law Firm, The Holt Family, and The Smith Family.

A special thank you to Claudia Potter, Amy Selby, auction chair Gina Pabalan, and the extraordinary Extravaganza committee volunteers, whose dedication and hard work made this long-standing tradition a spectacular success.

Thank you for making Extravaganza 2024 a record-breaking night filled with joy, generosity, and school spirit. Your unwavering support propels Canterbury’s legacy of excellence ever forward!


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