In a few weeks, parents, faculty and other members of the Lab community will come together with the goal of “Changing the Game.”

The biennial gala fundraiser, known as Connections, has the goal of raising nearly $3 million to renovate Jackman Field and to increase financial aid. With the sports theme, Connections will take place March 3 from 6:30-11 p.m. at the Geraghty, an event space in the lower West Side. According to Danielle Broadwater, Lab’s Assistant Director of Special events, the committee is hoping to draw 600 to 800 guests to the event.

Ms. Broadwater explained that if the funding for Jackman Field is raised, turf will be installed and be ready for use by sports teams in September.

In addition to remodeling Jackman field, funds raised by Connections will go toward financial aid.

“Typically Connections always has a financial aid component as far as the proceeds of the event, and we again this year, as we did in 2016, will help plan financial aid,” Ms. Broadwater said. 

The largest amount of money the Parents’ Association has ever raised with this event is $1.9 million. However, the planners say that extensive preparation that has gone into planning the event, including sign-up parties and the creation of an ad book, will make this an achievable goal.