Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Fundraiser Auction Event
What do Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, Pat Bowlen (owner of the Denver Broncos), and Russ Dalbey have in common?
Russ and Cathy with Governor Bill Ritter
They were all in attendance at this year’s Boys & Girls Clubs “Youth of the Year” Gala event on May 2nd at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, lending their support to a non-profit institution that helps deserving youth. Dalbey Education was one of only two “platinum”-level lead sponsors for this gala event.
In addition, The Dalbey Foundation - the charitable arm of Dalbey Education - supplied a unique auction item to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs. Valued at $5,500.00, Russ Dalbey donated a custom-fit, team-issue ParkPre racing bicycle with top-of-the-line components. The auction winner also received a Successful Living team-issue riding uniform, as well as the chance to ride with the Successful Living professional racing team, headed up by Steve Hegg, 1984 Olympic Gold medalist and former pro cyclist.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver foster values and beliefs that fall directly in line with the principles of Dalbey Education - they encourage disadvantaged youth to believe in their potential, strive for their dreams, and take the necessary steps to gain the skills they’ll need to succeed in life.
This year’s Boys & Girls Clubs Gala event raised more than $500,000 to provide quality educational and support programs for at-risk youth in the Denver metropolitan area. Russ and Cathy Dalbey are very proud to have been a part of this charitable cause.
Dalbey Education’s involvement with this year’s “Youth of the Year” fundraiser celebration is just one of the many ways that Russ and Cathy Dalbey give back to our local community.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs “Youth of the Year” program and event, please visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver website.
