Susan Mullin and Kathie Walker, co-chairwomen of the event to benefit the Delray Beach summer camp, flank honorary chairs Kirsten and Tom Stanley. Photo provided by Jenny Mullin
By Amy Woods
Susan Mullin’s involvement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County dates to 22 years ago when her husband, Michael, joined its corporate board of directors.
Mullin, from Delray Beach, will bring that experience to her job as co-chairwoman of the Be Great Celebration Dinner on March 10.
“We are looking forward to a wonderful dinner with all of our friends and supporters after two years of not having the event,” said Mullin, noting that it benefits the Delray Beach club’s summer camp program. “I’m happy to be a part of the worthwhile organization that continues to do so much for our children in the community.”
The dinner — absent earlier in the pandemic — will recognize the achievements of the club’s Youth of the Year, 17-year-old Aryatha Dornezon, and will feature a violin performance by members under the direction of The Symphonia.
The evening will commence with a cocktail party, include a fancy dinner and end with a live auction. Several guest speakers will address the audience. The goal is to raise $180,000.
“We live in an area that is nothing but fun and sun and really wonderful things, and right across the railroad tracks there is a high need in our community,” Mullin said. “This world is full of less-fortunate people right now, and hopefully Delray is becoming more aware of it.”
Summer camp runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays May 31 through Aug. 5. Children receive two hot meals and a snack, plus they are taken on various field trips. Many families cannot afford to pay for their sons and daughters to attend.
“The issue is that we’re nonprofit, and we’re not in it to make money, but we need to cover expenses,” said Eric Roby, vice president of corporate partnerships and marketing for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.
Roby said a donation of $1,000 will send one child to summer camp and fund the cost of the field trips; a $10,000 donation takes care of 10 children.
“It is our mission to make sure that every child is able to reach their full potential,” he said. “By supporting an event like this, you’re able to do your part to make sure there’s more of an even playing field in our community.”
If You Go
What: Be Great Celebration Dinner
When: 6-9:30 p.m. March 10
Where: Quail Ridge, 3715 Golf Road, Boynton Beach
Cost: $225
Information: 561-683-3287 or https://bgcpbc.org
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