Bloomsday Charity--2012
This year, Bloomsday is pleased to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County as our official charity. Since 2001, Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane Countyhas provided life-saving programs and services year-round to local youth from 6-18 years of age. For a nominal membership fee of $10 a year, young people have a safe place to call their own during times when they are considered most at-risk – after school and during summer months. Each day, three Clubs open the doors to more than 500 youth seeking guidance, support and an opportunity to take advantage of a broad range of programs provided in five Core Areas: Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. As a non-profit leader in youth development, Boys & Girls Clubsof Spokane Countyis dedicated to inspiring and enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Club members have a place to call their own where they can have fun; get a hot meal; express themselves creatively; be a part of a team; get help with homework; learn about technology; or just hang out with friends!For many kids today, this type of support is lacking. Boys & Girls Clubsof Spokane Countyis filling a huge gap in our society and making a positive difference each and every day.
Since membership fees comprise only 6% of the annual budget, Boys & Girls Clubsof Spokane Countyrelies heavily on community support and resources to offset rising costs. By supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County, you are investing in deserving young people who will become the future leaders of tomorrow.
As a token of appreciation for online donations, Boys and Girls Clubs is providing gifts for donations of $20.00 or more. At the $20 level, a very cool water bottle with the Bloomsday 2012 logo. For online donations of $50 or more, the donor receives a cool cinch bag and the water bottle. Gifts may be picked up at the Boys and Girls Club booth at the Bloomsday Trade Show.
More on Bloomsday's Support of Non-Profit Work:
Bloomsday's support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County this year is part of an overall commitment to non-profit organizations and programs that benefit the community. Over the years, organizations given Official Bloomsday Charity designation (and funding from donations from Bloomsday participants) have included Friends of the Centennial Trail, Team Parkinson & Parkinson's Regional Center of Spokane, Eastern Washington Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Cancer Patient Care, YMCA/YWCA Capital Campaign, SNAP, and Hospice of Spokane.
The Lilac Bloomsday Association is itself a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission "To promote national and international sports competition and fitness education for the civic betterment, social improvement, and physical well-being of the general public." Among the programs Bloomsday supports as part of this mission is the 10-week Fit For Bloomsday run-jog-walk program that is implemented each year in about 70 elementary schools, with over 7,000 kids participating. Bloomsday also sponsors the All City Elementary Cross Country Meet each fall, where nearly 1,000 children compete. And Bloomsday also sponsors travel each year for 30 of the region's top cross country runners to compete in the Foot Locker West Regional Cross Country Championships in southern California.
In addition, Bloomsday supports nearly 20 non-profits every year by giving them donated booth space in the Trade Show (and paying for setup of those booths). So whether producing an event that encourages health and wellness, supporting youth fitness activities, or giving a boost to other non-profit organizations, Bloomsday remains committed to playing an active role in the life of the Greater Spokane community.
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