Casper Area Chamber Of Commerce: Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Wyoming Celebrates Historic Evening

Press release from the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce:

February 07, 2022

Casper – The “Mission Unstoppable!” Reverse Raffle & Auction on Saturday, Feb. 5, was a record-setting night for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming (BGCCW). Preliminary estimates show that over $812,000 was raised for the Club’s mission “to inspire all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.”

Pro-Football Hall of Fame member, Terrell Owens, inspired the crowd about setting goals and working toward them with focus and precision. He answered questions from attendees and shared how his upbringing influenced who he is today as a disciplined athlete. A signed jersey and autographed footballs were auctioned off, raising $10,670 for the Club’s mission.

At the Reverse Raffle, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming unveiled Career Works—a new workforce readiness program aimed at meeting the local need for skilled employees with strong character. The Club will provide age-appropriate, hands-on vocational training for youth, ages 6 through 18, across all programming areas. The goal is to increase the workforce and equip local partners with qualified staff upon completion of Career Works.

“This was a historic evening in our 52 year history of impacting the lives of youth in Central Wyoming,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming CEO, Ashley Bright. “In addition to auctioning one-of-a-kind items, trips, and experiences, we unveiled Career Works. This new program will launch our youth toward a great future by providing them with the vocational skills and training necessary for them to be successful in life.”

Those bidding in the Impact Auction were entered to win a 1983 Zimmer Gold. The winning bidder was Dave Crum. Another high-point of the evening was the Reverse Raffle drawing for $5,000. The lucky golden ticket winner was Ian Alvstad.

The Reverse Raffle & Auction is one of the Club’s largest fundraisers in support of its $4.6 million dollar annual operating budget.  All proceeds support providing Central Wyoming youth with great futures. The Club serves 11,000 youth at 11 sites in Natrona, Converse, Fremont, and Johnson Counties.

This press release was produced by the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.