“I chose to give to Barry University to pay it forward and invest in the future generations in the same ways professors and administrators invested in me. I am forever grateful for the opportunity and I am a living example that all it takes is an opportunity and belief.” —Avon King
“It’s a humbling thought that you can make a difference in someone’s life like that. It all starts with education. If you can provide that opportunity, chances are they will earn more in the future and give back to others themselves.” — Matt Allen ’87, Barry Trustee and Opportunity Scholarship donor
“To give a future to young people that they might never have the opportunity … That is what I will leave behind.” — Luigi Salvaneschi, scholarship donor
“I come from a very modest background and was fortunate enough to be offered a full [baseball] scholarship to attend Barry University. With everything Barry gave me, I try to give back at any opportunity I can. A major impact for the success of the sports programs is the peace of mind a lot of these student-athletes have [knowing] that their financial responsibilities are taken care of to a certain degree, and they can really focus on being good student-athletes.” — Ira Gonzales ’01 and ’05, 2018 Distinguished Alumnus
“Once Barry gets into your DNA, it doesn’t leave you. I’d like Barry students in the future to be talking about philanthropy and giving back to the university.” — Greg Greene ’88
