Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas Announce Second Annual Awesome Big Kid Fundraiser

DENTON, Texas - Nov. 4, 2014 - PRLog -- – Lake Dallas, Texas – The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas announced today that they have launched their annual Awesome Big Kid fundraiser. Seven local business professionals will be seeking votes in an effort to be crowned the Awesome Big Kid for 2015 on December 13, 2014.

“We’re excited about our second Awesome Big Kid Contest because it provides a wonderful opportunity to raise much needed funds for our Club Kids”, stated Babs Troutman, President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas. According to Troutman, seven individuals will be in competition for donations with each $20.00 donated equaling one vote. “We are so grateful that seven business people have stepped up to help our Club Members by donating their time and becoming advocates for our club”, Troutman said.

Each Awesome Big Kid contestant is teamed up with a Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas Club Member to assist in receiving donations. The Awesome Big Kid contest runs from November 1, 2014 into December 13, 2014 culminating in the winner being announced at the Awesome Big Kid Banquet on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Individuals wishing to vote for a contestant may do so by visiting www.AwesomeBigKid.com. Tickets and sponsorships for the Awesome Big Kid Banquet are available and 50% of the cost will be designated to the team of their choice.

The 2015 Awesome Big Kid participants are: Jennifer Gordon (QuickShip & Cowboy House), John Heusinkeld (ID Life), Bertha Hurels (Restland Chapel), Mayor Peggy Krueger (Willow Bend Mortgage), Michelle McLaren (IPA Family), Christopher McLucas (Paradise Settlements), and Jeff Talbert (Colony Business Owner).

About the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Texas is a non-profit 501(c)( 3) charitable organization headquartered in Lake Dallas, Texas providing services to local youth to ensure they have the resources and opportunities available to become the best they can be. The Club has been providing daily education, recreational, social and cultural enrichment programs and activities for its members since 1992. Their mission is promoting education, positive choices and health for youth with the purpose of prevention and support to at-risk kids in need.

Contact:

Rick Troutman

Vice President Resource Development

972-898-3879

Rick@BGCNCT.org