The Boys and Girls Club was founded in 1860 by three women in Hartford, CT - Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin and Elizabeth Hammersley. They believed that the youth in their area should have a positive alternative to roaming the streets, and the rest is history! Over the years, the organization has grown from one club to thousands of clubs across the country, but the mission remains the same.
The Boys and Girls Club boasts many impressive members in their Alumni Hall of Fame, but we are especially inspired by the athletes - today is the opening day of the 2018 winter games (you can read more on our recent blog post, "The Games That Must Not Be Named"), after all!
Without further ado, we'd like to introduce you to 10 athletes who recognize the Boys & Girls Club's contribution to their successes:
1. Shaquille O'Neal
Professional Basketball Player
Newark, New Jersey Boys & Girls Club
2. Misty Copeland
Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre
San Pedro, California Boys & Girls Club
3. Michael Jordan
Professional Basketball Player
Chicago, Illinois Boys & Girls Club
4. Brooke Bennett
Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming
Tampa, Florida Boys & Girls Club
5. "Sugar" Ray Leonard
Professional Boxer
Washington, D.C. Boys & Girls Club
6. Kelly Kulick
Professional Bowler
Union, New Jersey Boys & Girls Club
7. Frank Thomas
Professional Baseball Player
Columbus, Georgia Boys & Girls Club
8. Bill Walton
Professional Basketball Player
San Diego, California Boys & Girls Club
9. Evander Holyfield
Professional Boxer
Atlanta, Georgia Boys & Girls Club
10. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Olympic Gold Medalist, Track & Field
East St. Louis, Illinois Boys & Girls Club
As part of our Year of Giving, we've partnered with designer, Tanis Gray, and Lorna's Laces to bring you the Whippersnapper Cowl kit! $5 from each kit purchased will be donated directly to the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. We hope you'll join us in supporting this wonderful organization!
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