LHS Class of 1980 event raises $2,350 for GLCF scholarship fund
Lowell, Mass. – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Lowell High School (LHS) Class of 1980 recently raised $2,350 for its GLCF Scholarship Fund at ‘Meat Bingo 2025.’
According to a recent New York Times article, ‘Meat Bingo’ events have gained popularity as a fundraising tool for nonprofits. The typical call out of ‘BINGO!’ to win cash has been replaced by ‘MEAT!’ to win choice cuts of meat, themed gift baskets, gift cards and lottery scratch tickets.
“We call ourselves the ‘Famous Class of 1980’ because we believe that is who we truly are. It’s wild how generous everyone is with donations and time,” said event committee member Laurel Sykes Millett, adding. “We want to pay it forward to help students with college expenses. All my kids went to Lowell High and received fantastic scholarships. I understand and appreciate this generosity and need.”
Since 2018, Marian Funaro Silk ’80, along with Millett, has coordinated these events with classmates, raising over $12,000 for the Class of 1980 scholarship fund. The class will award a $1,750 scholarship at the LHS 2025 Honors Night in May.
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) provides opportunities for donors to create a fund and establish a lasting charitable legacy. To learn more about these empowering opportunities at GLCF, contact Jay Linnehan or to learn more about creating your own LHS Legacy Scholarship, contact Barbara Dunsford at 978-970-1600 or info@glcfoundation.org.
About Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 400 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of almost $60 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from Foundation staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $35 million to the Greater Lowell community.
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Caption: LHS Class of 1980 event organizers Marian Funaro Silk, left, with Laurel Sykes Millett.
