Pat Vincent Fundraiser
A Benefit for the Men's Rugby Team at Saint Mary's College
Rugby Alumni Association hosts the 16th Annual Patrick B. Vincent Fundraiser Dinner
Each year Saint Mary’s Rugby Alumni Board Association celebrates the life and legacy of Patrick B Vincent. During this event, the passionate alumni & supportive friends gather to recognize an outstanding Gael supporter, while raising funds that support Men's Rugby at Saint Mary's College
Proceeds from this event allow the student-athletes to have vital support to excel in sports performance. The fundraised dollars ensure the athletes have the opportunity to remain dedicated and resilient on and off the pitch.
2025 Pat Vincent Fundraising Dinner
November 22, 2025
Saint Mary's College Soda Center, Moraga, CA
5:00 Cocktail Hour | 6:00 Dinner & Fund-A-Need
"Countless students and rugby players gratefully acknowledge the part that Pat Vincent played in their lives. This is a true legacy."
- Alan B. Bartley; Author of Five Faces of Pat Vincent
2025 Patrick B. Vincent Awardee
MATT HEAFEY '88
Patrick B. Vincent Lifetime Achievement Awardees
2024 Awardee
Paul Stich '79
2023 Awardee
Thomas Oneto '65
Spring 2023 Awardee
David Kenney '86
Previous Patrick B. Vincent Awardees
In appreciation of their dedication
Each recipient has proven dedication to the success of Men's Rugby at SMC and we thank them for their tireless efforts.
- 2019 - Brother Ron Gallagher
- 2018 - Coach Johnny Everett
- 2017 - Dan Baradat '72
- 2016 - Al Heeg '59
- 2015 - Jerry Murphy '72
- 2014 - Mike Ghilotti '84
- 2013 - Greg Schneeweis '71
- 2012 - Jim Togneri '70
- 2011 - Bob Schnetz '60
- 2010 - Brother Martin Ash FSC '62
- 2009 - Brad Andrews '71
- 2008 - Marty Storti '85
The Legacy of Pat Vincent
In the 1960s, Saint Mary's rugby became one of the premier rugby programs on the West Coast. The Gaels made strides in Northern California as a well respected club known for power and speed. In 1968, Pat Vincent changed the face of rugby for Saint Mary's when, having led a stellar rugby career in New Zealand, he made a home at SMC. His extensive wealth of knowledge and passion for the game translated into victories on the pitch for the Gaels. Pat Vincent was appointed Athletic Director in 1973.