Celebrating Great Futures with BGCMW
BGCMW is absolutely thrilled to share the resounding success of our inaugural Great Futures Night, presented by Main Street Bank, which took place on Thursday, June 5th! This truly inspiring evening, held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Marlborough, was a beautiful reimagining of our traditional Hall of Fame Breakfast, and it surpassed all our expectations thanks to your incredible support
It was a joy to witness the energy and enthusiasm as so many of you connected directly with our remarkable youth members. The evening was filled with powerful stories and firsthand accounts of how the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is shaping lives Your presence and engagement underscored the vital role our programs play in empowering local youth, fostering their potential, and building a future for our entire community.
A special highlight of Great Futures Night was the presentation of our highest honors. We were deeply moved to recognize one of our highest honors We were deeply moved to recognize Trish Davidson with the Ron Young Memorial Award for her longstanding and unwavering commitment to our Clubs. We also proudly inducted three exceptional individuals into our Hall of Fame: Larissa Thurston, Gary Violette, and Jenny Perez, whose dedication (Continued)
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The true stars of the evening, as always, were our young members. We celebrated the inspiring journeys and remarkable achievements of our 2025 Youth of the Year recipients: Yasmin Mendes Andrade of the Hudson Clubhouse, Arron Pridgeon of the Marlborough Clubhouse, and Karlos Seidel, Jr. of the Framingham Clubhouse. Their courage, leadership, and aspirations are a testament to the transformative power of the Club experience, made possible by YOUR generous contributions.
This unforgettable night reinforced the profound impact we can achieve together. Your commitment allows us to continue providing safe, supportive environments and life-changing programs that equip young people with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Thank you for believing in the power of a "great future " We are so grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing this vital work with you.
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting our community! Special appreciation to our presenting sponsor, Main Street Bank, and our Community Sponsors, Northern Bank and St Mary’s Credit Union, for their contributions to our inaugural event. We also thank our Youth Ticket Sponsors Middlesex Bank, Whiting-Turner, Canby Financial, and Mirick for making Great Futures Night accessible to many young people!
You can still celebrate our honorees and Youth of the Year by visiting our website www bgcmetrowest org/hall-of-fame to learn more and make a donation in their honor. Every contribution helps us continue to build great futures! Watch the event here: