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Boys and Girls Clubs of North County virtually raises $90,000

FALLBROOK – After canceling their Red Carpet Gala scheduled for April 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs of North County moved its well-known gala to an online platform and raised almost $90,000. From May 18 to May 23, guests could peruse the auction items and vacation packages from the comfort of their own home.

This year's gala was scheduled to be held at Pechanga Resort Casino as the club's largest fundraiser of the year. When it became apparent that it would be canceled, the Gala Committee and staff worked together to come up with a new plan.

"We are so grateful for the hard work and guidance of our committee members," Allison Barclay, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, said. "We could not have made this huge change to our event without the support of our gala committee, board of directors and our loyal sponsors."

The club received sponsorships from The Angel Society, Del Rey Avocado, Bob and Susan Lucy, Jim and Jeanette Short, Pacific Western Bank, SDG&E, PRAVA Construction, Bill & Colleen Jackson, River Village Plaza, Stromsoe Insurance Agency, Phil Stoewer and Donna Reisbeck-Stoewer.

In addition to sponsorships, the club raised money by placing over 100 donated items up for bid on their event page. Offerings such as a trip to Kauai, Hawaii; James Taylor concert tickets; wine tastings; golf outings and much more helped to contribute to the nearly $90,000 that was raised through the virtual event.

Participants were also treated to videos highlighting the impact the club has on the youth in the Fallbrook community. One video showcased the club's Youth of the Year, Yolanda Bailon and her sister Linda, a former Youth of the Year, as they shared their stories of how the Boys & Girls Club changed their lives.

The club will be opening its doors again starting June 1 with a limited program, due to current public health guidelines. Funds raised from the event will help support the club's upcoming summer and school year programs. Administrative staff are anticipating an increased cost to operate these programs and greater demand among the families in the community.

To learn about more ways to give to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, visit http://www.Bgcnorthcounty.org.

Submitted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County.

 

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