For generations of Most Pure Heart of Mary students, Don Turner was far more than a gym teacher. He was a mentor, coach, role model, and friend who made every child feel known, valued, and capable. Whether students remember parachute day, climbing the rope, spirited games of dodgeball, or racing across the gym on scooters, they remember something even greater—the joy, encouragement, and sense of belonging Coach Turner brought to every class.

Don devoted his life to serving our school and parish community. Through his unwavering faith, tireless work ethic, and genuine love for children, he created a place where lifelong memories were made and countless lives were shaped.

Today, we have the opportunity to continue the legacy Coach Turner built. The renovation of the Don Turner Gymnasium is about more than improving a building—it is about preserving the heart of our school for future generations. New windows, air conditioning, updated bleachers, ceiling repairs, and future stage enhancements will ensure this space remains a welcoming gathering place for students, families, parishioners, alumni, and our greater community for decades to come.

When you support the Don Turner Gymnasium Improvement Project, you are not simply investing in bricks and mortar. You are helping create the same sense of belonging, encouragement, and community that Coach Turner gave so freely to every student who walked through these doors. Together, we can ensure his legacy lives on—not only in his name, but in every future memory made inside this gym.