LeBron James Event Expected to Generate More Than $2.5 Million in Support of Boys & Girls Clubs

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Jul 08, 2010, 04:50 ET

ATLANTA, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement has been released today by Boys & Girls Clubs of America:

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Boy & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is grateful to LeBron James for his choosing Boys & Girls Clubs as the beneficiary of the generous support generated by his exciting announcement. LeBron is a long-time supporter of BGCA and our Clubs around the country, and has served as a great role model for our many young people who follow his life and career. Tonight's event is expected to generate more than $2.5 million, which will provide needed support for youth programs and the building and refurbishment of vital facilities at local Boys & Girls Clubs.

BGCA also thanks our local affiliate in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, for hosting the event. 2010 is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, making this Club one of the oldest and most venerable youth organizations in the nation.

"We are delighted the public will see such a great example of what our 4,000 Clubs provide every day to communities across the country, and on U.S. military bases worldwide," said Roxanne Spillett, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "We congratulate the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich on their century of service to young people, and thank them for representing all our Clubs by hosting this special evening."

At Boys & Girls Clubs, our slogan is "Great Futures Start Here," because of the life-changing, character-building guidance and mentorship that Clubs provide to young people. As LeBron James announces the game plan for his "Great Future," we are delighted to partner with him, and on behalf of all our children and teens in Clubs nationwide, we wish him the very best in the years ahead.

For more information on BGCA, visit www.bgca.org.

SOURCE Boys & Girls Clubs of America