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he 2013 Weight Loss Challenge for the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Castle County raised $17,140 (which includes corporate board fund matching) to support the work of the clubs. In just its second year, the event has contributed more than $42,000 to the operating mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware. “We have great appreciation for the participating gyms—Plexus, Fusion Fitness and Hockessin Athletic Club,” says Chris Barton, Annual Fund chair of Metro-Wilmington Boys & Girls Clubs. Nearly 60 participants spent three months shedding pounds through diet and exercise while securing pledges from sponsors for achieving weight loss goals. Greg Moore, who lost 23 pounds—the most of any participant – said the public nature of the Challenge provided plenty of incentive. “There is no way I ever
would have gotten this committed just on my own,” says Moore. “Because I publicly announced my goal of losing 15 pounds in 90 days, I was out there. I had to follow through – or be explaining to a lot of people why I hadn’t.” John DiEleuterio, who lost 17 pounds and was one of the top individual fundraisers, said he was amazed at the support from family and friends. “It just goes to show you that when you commit to living a healthy lifestyle a lot of people will rally to the cause,” he says. “I live right around the corner from the Fraim Boy & Girls Club and I am so pleased to be able to have helped their efforts.” Anyone interested in participating in the 2014 event may contact Barton at chris@bartoncareeradvisors.com or Scott Ciabattoni at Scott.Ciabattoni@capitalone.com. — O&A
10.25.13 • 8 PM – 11 PM • $5 Entry FEE DJ ZIP • $1–$4 BEEr & glassEs oF wInE hallowEEn Party Be creative and put on your best art-inspired Halloween costume! This after-hours event includes tunes from DJ Zip, delicious drinks, tasty treats, and plenty of costume contest prizes.
MorE EvEnts: American Moderns Preview Party October 11 • 8 pm – 10 pm • Live music • Cocktails • Art • $5 Artful Zumba November 15 • 7 pm – 9 pm • Cash bar • $5–$10
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