FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Keenan L. White
bgcwestcook@gmail.com
708-547-6960
The Boys and Girls Club of West Cook County Holds Its Annual Walk-A-Thon; Promoting Healthy Living and Community Engagement
(Bellwood) May 1, 2014 - The Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County is asking that everyone come out and help support the
kids of West Cook County! Their Annual
Walkathon helps us raise much needed funds to continue offering programs and
services to over 400 boys and girls, ages 6-17 in the western Cook County
communities.Each participant is asked to raise pledges or
make a donation of $25. Each participant
will receive a t-shirt, food, refreshments and a raffle ticket to win a
prize! Those that create a team of five or more to be eligible for fabulous prizes for
the highest donations (team & individual).
Business sponsorship opportunities are available. www.bgcwestcook.org/fundraisers
About Boys & Girls
Clubs of AmericaFor
more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) has been changing and saving young
lives, providing hope and opportunity for kids who need them most. Today, some
4,000 Clubs serve some 4.8 million young people through Club membership and
community outreach. Known as The Positive Place for Kids, Boys & Girls
Clubs can be found all across the country and on U.S. military bases throughout the
world. Clubs provide young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented
character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. In communities large and small, Clubs
positively impact lives and help young people reach their full potential as
productive, caring citizens. Key Boys & Girls Club programs emphasize
leadership development; education and career exploration; community service;
financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and
recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57
percent said the Club saved their life. National headquarters are located in Atlanta.
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