SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – Notre Dame College Athletics is proud to announce that $4284 was raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by the 25 teams on campus during their 2016-17 seasons.

The Falcons have had a very strong partnership with the foundation which grants wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

Over the years, Notre Dame has had many "Honorary Falcons" whose wishes came true through the hard work of the coaching staffs and student-athletes.

On February 18, Make-A-Wish had an elaborate reveal after a women's basketball game and before the men's team took the floor for their game. The Falcons' fans rose to their feet as Kelly was brought out onto the court. It was a beach themed game with the student section wearing Hawaiian shirts. Kelly was then told that she, and her family, would be taking a vacation to the Bahamas.

After the Make-A-Wish reveal, the student section held up signs with words of encouragement during a loud round of applause.

"I am very proud of our student-athletes and all the work they put in to serve our community and raise this money," Director of Athletics Scott Swain said. "Our connection with Make-A-Wish is very strong and the reveal during the basketball season is a testament to the hard work everyone put in."