The little miracles that happen every day at Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are celebrated in three new public service announcements.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada have launched a campaign, celebrating the impact of Boys and Girls Clubs on the lives of three accomplished alumni.
Great Futures Start Here features 30-second vignettes about former Club members: No. 1 NHL draft pick Taylor Hall, No. 1 NBA draft pick Anthony Bennett and award-winning child psychiatrist Dr. Jean Clinton.
The PSAs — BGCC’s first in five years — illustrate how clubs create positive opportunities for young people to dream, grow and achieve their full potential, according to a press release.
Battlefords Boys and Girls Club has been serving the community for more than 38 years. Children between the ages of six and 14 can come join programs to experience new opportunities, enjoy friendly non-competitive sports and learn life skills.
“We are proud to be part of this campaign and hope the message will spread so all children and youth of the Battlefords can see their potential and know there is a place to go where they are appreciated and respected,” the release states.
Top creative talent waived their fees to enable the videos to be developed on a shoestring budget. DARE Toronto, director David Hicks and Sons and Daughters Productions gave generously of their time and talent, while 20 young members of the Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough appeared as extras early on a Sunday morning while the PSAs were filmed at their club.
See the PSAs at http://y2u.be/JBC73vCcrhg.
The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club opened in November 1976. Programs operate out of four sites — North Battleford’s main club house, Battleford’s club house, Bready School and Ecole Monseigneur Blais Morand.
The club also helps with Connaught School’s after school program.
Expanding programs to these various sites allows the club to reach more children in more areas of our community.
As well as after school programs BBGC runs an evening program Monday to Friday during the school year.
For information on programs, membership fees or enrolment please contact BBGC office at 306-445-0002 or visit www.battlefordsboysandgirlsclub.ca
