Thursday, June 10, 2010

Boys & Girls Clubs' "BE GREAT" Los Angeles vs. Boston Fan Fundraising Challenge

By Karlyn Webb

Support Boys & Girls Clubs’ “BE GREAT” Los Angeles vs. Boston friendly fundraising challenge! The historic rivalry between Los Angeles and Boston basketball fans spins off the court and into the stands this year. The Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Los Angeles and Boston area are launching a mobile text and online giving challenge to extend the fan experience during the NBA playoffs. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a Boys & Girls Club Alumnus, announced a friendly challenge toward Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Boston fans to see who can raise the most “smiles and support” for local Boys & Girls Clubs.
In Los Angeles, fans can text “BeGreatLA” to 20222 for a $5 donation beginning today or donate online at www.BeGreatLA.org through June 20 to show their support for the home team, and home Clubs. Boston fans can text “BeGreatBos” to 20222 to show their support. Monies raised by LA fans will go to the 130 Club sites and 120,000 Club Kids throughout LA County. Sign up to follow the challenge at www.twitter.com/BeGreatLA, or sign up as a Facebook fan at www.BeGreatLA.org. Look for posts and tweets from special guests and updates on who’s leading.

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