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World-Class Director, World-Class PSA
You may have heard about our new public service announcement that is now in production. I don't know of another non-profit or for-profit that could have pulled this off. It was amazing -- and a true testament to the impact of our Clubs on our alumni and their deep gratitude for all the Club meant to them.
It all began with a call made by Denzel to Academy Award-winning director, Ron Howard. Denzel asked Ron, a long-time Club supporter, to produce a world class PSA for us and, without hesitation, Ron agreed.
Just two weeks ago, Ron and his partner/producer Brian Grazer filmed the new PSA featuring 20 prominent alumni -- national spokespeople Denzel Washington and Jennifer Lopez, plus Magic Johnson, Martin Sheen, Cuba Gooding Jr., Shaq and his mom Lucille O'Neal, Mario Lopez, Ashanti, Kerry Washington, Ne-Yo, General Wesley Clark, Courtney B. Vance, Sugar Ray Leonard, John Paul DeJoria, Smokey Robinson, Edward James Olmos, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Shaun White and Misty Copeland.
All graciously gave so much time and commitment to this project. Along with our National Youth of the Year Mona Dixon, I had the opportunity to attend the shoot, and to hear from these amazing alums firsthand. They reminisced with each other about their Club days, the fun they had and the mentors who dramatically influenced their life and their future. It was a true tribute to our mission, our Club staff and the power of Clubs to help create great futures.
The plan is to premiere the PSA at our Congressional Breakfast in September and seek high level placements nationally and locally. It will make you proud.
It was an amazing day, and Evan McElroy, Frank Sanchez and their team did an incredible job. Pulling this off was nothing short of a miracle.
Roxanne Spillett
President and CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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Editorials:
Newsleader, Wednesday August 9, 2011Article: Teen Room Make Over <read more...>
Newsleader, Wednesday November 17, 2010
Article: New city Boys & Girls Club unveiled <read more...>
Newsleader, Wednesday April 30, 2008
Article: Boys & Girls Clubs pay off for taxpayers <read more...>
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General Information:
Year in Review: 2010 <read more...>
Boys & Girls Clubs select YOUTHS OF THE MONTH (April 9, 2010) <read more...>
Year in Review: 2009 <read more...>
Local Firms help beautify downtown Boys & Girls Club <read more...>
November 20, 2009
Carla Harris, Morgan Stanley Investment Bankers & Amelia Island Speakers Forum featured guest.... <read more...>
"Pitch Perfect" Featured Speaker at Boys & Girls Clubs Gala.... <read more...>
Click here to learn more about the Tax Watch Study
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Awareness Cards:
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Issue 9 - Fall 2011
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Issue 5 - Spring 2010
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Issue 3 - Summer 2009
Issue 2 - Spring 2009
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