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Rancho Carlsbad Estates & Boys & Girls Clubs Celebration

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For nearly four years, a special bond has developed between the senior residents of Rancho Carlsbad Estates and the young members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.

 

First there was a ping-pong tournament — after six wild and noisy games the seniors clearly stunned club teens by winning by a landslide. Many rematches have taken place since that initial romp, but the seniors remain the defending champs. Then came weekly visits made by a group of children to Rancho Carlsbad’s gardening plots, where relationships flourished almost as much as their plantings. Other activities have included a fishing derby, holiday caroling, partipation in 4th of July celebrations, making quilts and various art projects, and the list goes on.

 

To top it all off, a group of industrious residents formed a fundraising group and set a lofty goal for themselves — to raise $250,000 for the naming rights of the Teen Center at the new Bressi Ranch Clubhouse. Not only did they meet this challenge, but they exceeded it! Over 30 percent of the Rancho Carlsbad community made a donation to this project, raising over $260,000 via 153 gifts. To celebrate their success, donors were recently invited to preview the new Teen Center and get an update on construction progress.

 

“Our 55-and-over community rallied behind a needed and most worthy project: to build a Teen Center that will serve hundreds, no thousands, of teenagers over the many years of its existence. We’re proud of our accomplishment,” notes Russ Kohl, the fundraising “ringleader” for the seniors. “What this group has done is simply inspiring,” says Brad Holland, Club CEO. “The gift of their time, talent, and treasure will have a lasting impact on Carlsbad’s youngsters.”

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has played an integral role in the Carlsbad community since 1952, providing programs and services to thousands of young people. (760/729-0207, www.bgccarlsbad.org)

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