Boys & Girls CLub "Champions for Children" Gala

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES
CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN GALA – 6 p.m. Nov. 22, 2025
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will The Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will host their annual “Champions for Children” Gala beginning with a VIP cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by a fabulous gourmet dinner, catered by Michael’s on East, Nov. 22 at the Ora, 578 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. There will be silent and live auctions and inspiring performances by Boys & Girls Club members. This annual, crucial and instrumental fundraising event will provide the necessary tools the organization needs to help empower local youth achieve their full potential. Individual tickets are $400. Sponsorships are available. For tickets and detailed information, visit bgcsdc.org/events or call 941-366-3911.
Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counites’ award-winning slate of teen programs and provide transformational services to thousands of young individuals across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. The Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 9th straight year.
About The Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties – Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens and to provide a world-class club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Event planning by Mary Kenealy Events – for information, call Mary Kenealy at 941-374-6026 or 941-953-2007.