17th Annual School Bell Breakfast
April 23, 2026
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Westin kansas city at crown center
single ticket | $150
complimentary parking for all guests
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Nathan Crankfield
Nathan uses personal stories and timeless wisdom to inspire people to strive for excellence in their everyday lives. He has a unique ability to bring people to laughter, tears, and a deep desire to push themselves to glorify God in all that they do.
Nathan Crankfield converted to the Catholic faith at 13 years old, becoming the first Catholic in his entire family. He went on to attend Mount St. Mary's University, where he was commissioned as a US Army Infantry Officer upon graduation. After completing Airborne and Ranger School, Nathan went on to serve as a Platoon Leader for a combat deployment to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Nathan now serves as the Sales Manager for Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer app. He is also the Founder of Seeking Excellence, where he hosts a podcast, serves as a national speaker, and coaches men to live with excellence. He lives in Kansas City with his wife, Emily, and their two young children, Jordan and Rosalia.
Read more about Nathan and his coaching philosophy, Seeking Excellence: https://www.seekingexcellence.us/
Nathan Crankfield
Nathan uses personal stories and timeless wisdom to inspire people to strive for excellence in their everyday lives. He has a unique ability to bring people to laughter, tears, and a deep desire to push themselves to glorify God in all that they do.
Nathan Crankfield converted to the Catholic faith at 13 years old, becoming the first Catholic in his entire family. He went on to attend Mount St. Mary's University, where he was commissioned as a US Army Infantry Officer upon graduation. After completing Airborne and Ranger School, Nathan went on to serve as a Platoon Leader for a combat deployment to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Nathan now serves as the Sales Manager for Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer app. He is also the Founder of Seeking Excellence, where he hosts a podcast, serves as a national speaker, and coaches men to live with excellence. He lives in Kansas City with his wife, Emily, and their two young children, Jordan and Rosalia.
Read more about Nathan and his coaching philosophy, Seeking Excellence: https://www.seekingexcellence.us/
2026 sponsorship levels and benefits
Underwriting | $30,000
- Two VIP seats at Bishop Johnston's table with guest speaker
- Adjoining table for 10 guests with signage
- Photo with Bishop Johnston and guest speaker
- Day of event digital listing
- Listing on brightfuturesfund.org
- Event banner signage
- Full page program ad
Angel | $15,000
- VIP table for 10 guests with signage
- Photo with Bishop Johnston
- Event banner signage
- Day of event digital listing
- Listing on brightfuturesfund.org
- Full page program ad
Champion | $10,000
- Preferred table for 10 guests with signage
- Photo with Bishop Johnston
- Event banner signage
- Listing on brightfuturesfund.org
- Half page program ad
Defender | $5,000
- Preferred table for 10 guests with signage
- Recognition on event signage
- Listing on brightfuturesfund.org
- Listing in event program
Advocate | $2,500
- Preferred table for 10 guests with signage
- Listing on brightfuturesfund.org
- Listing in event program
Supporter | $1,500
- Table for 10 guests with signage
- Listing on brightfuturesfund.org
- Listing in even program
If you cannot attend, and would like to donate your table, please contact:
[email protected]
or call (816) 714-2396
[email protected]
or call (816) 714-2396