South Orange, N.J. -- The seventh annual Pirate Blue Beefsteak Dinner was another outstanding success, as the fundraiser brought in over $90,000 for a second consecutive year and set a new event record with over $50,000 raised through the silent auction.
In addition to serving as a fundraiser, the signature Pirate Blue event was an opportunity for Pirates fans, Pirate Blue supporters and alumni to meet the 2015-16 men's and women's basketball teams, who mingled with everyone during the cocktail hour and then were introduced by their respective coaches after dinner.
"This is one of our favorite nights of the year as we bring together our men's and women's basketball teams with our loyal Pirate Blue supporters. Thank you to our Beefsteak attendees, our terrific sponsors and everyone who participated in our silent auction. You all have a great impact on our student-athletes and the experience they receive here at Seton Hall."
The silent auction featured many outstanding items including tickets to pro sporting events across all major sports in New York, country club foursomes, autographed memorabilia from numerous local sports teams, special Seton Hall experiences and more. This year, the silent auction was not limited to Beefsteak attendees, as it was made available to anyone with an Internet connection across the world.
Pirate Blue would like to thank all Beefsteak Dinner sponsors, especially the full court sponsors of Gourmet Dining Services, Hodges Party Rental and The O'Brien and Sloan Families.
Becoming an event sponsor is an optimal way to support Pirate Blue and will ensure your spot for next year's Beefsteak Dinner. Please contact the Pirate Blue office at 973-275-6447 or pirateblue@shu.edu for more information.
The Pirate Blue Athletic Fund directly supports the Seton Hall Department of Athletics and our 200+ student athletes. Pirate Blue strives to embrace and engage the most dedicated Pirate fans within the Seton Hall community to further promote the passion and camaraderie that makes the University so unique. You can make a tax-deductible contribution and join Pirate Blue today by calling 973-275-6447 or visiting www.pirateblue.com.
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