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Mariano Rivera to be honored at this year's Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon Gala on March 27th
Mariano Rivera to be honored at this year’s Boys & Girls
Club of Mount Vernon Gala on March 27th.
On Thursday,
March 27th, 2014, the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon will
hold their annual gala at the Surf Club in New Rochelle. We are pleased to announce our terrific line
up of honorees featuring Mariano Rivera who will be receiving the Humanitarian
Award. Other honorees include Mitchell
E. Rudin President & CEO Brookfield Properties, Corporate Citizenship
Award, Gus Williams former NBA Champion & Club Alumni, the Distinguished
Alumni Award and Mount Vernon natives Robert Cimmino MVHS Head Basketball Coach
and Rickey Stanley MVHS Assistant Principal & Club Alumni, who are sharing
the Distinguished Educator Award. Our
Youth of the Year Award will be announced at the Gala. Sponsorship opportunities are available to be
a vital part of this community event.
The Gala will
be held on Thursday, March 27th from 6:30-10:30PM, The Surf Club,
280 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle, NY.
The event features a silent auction, a DJ and special entertainment
from members of The Club.
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The Boys
& Girls Club of Mount Vernon, located at 350 S. 6th Ave., Mount
Vernon, NY. The Club has been serving
the youth of Mount Vernon for over 100 years.
It runs an after school program for 400 in the Mount Vernon
community. In a time when government
programs are being cut and funding is being reduced, organizations such as the
Boys & Girls Club are essential to the youth and families of Mount
Vernon. The Club features an award
winning sports program, Film Club, Robotics, Mentoring, dance troupe and many
other programs. Most importantly, it
serves as a safe haven for the youth of our community teaching them the
necessary character and leadership skills to grow into successful adults.
For more information about The Club or to learn more about
sponsorships or tickets contact:
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Mel Campos, Chief Professional Officer
Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
Bgcmvny.org
