The 6th Annual “Cocktails for the Club” in Gulf Stream Raises a Record $270,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s Delray Beach Club

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The sixth annual “Cocktails for the Club” hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County was held at the St. Andrews Club in Gulf Stream to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach. Co-chaired by Hannah Childs, Laura Compton, Whitney Garner, Virginia Kinsey, and Jenny Streit, this event raised a record $270,000. These proceeds will go directly to funding the Delray Beach Club’s school bus and upgrading its furniture.

“The generosity of the Gulf Stream community was once again on display as they came out to support the life-changing work of the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach. I was once again honored to be a co-chair of this event with four other dedicated women who were mission-focused on delivering such an incredible event. To know that these funds will make such a meaningful community impact is worth every ounce of work we put into it,” said Virginia Kinsey.

Sponsors for “Cocktails for the Club” included:

Platinum Sponsors:

Anne DiGiacomo

The GEO Group Foundation

Jorgette & John Smith

Virginia Kinsey & Will Costa

Gold Sponsors:

Hannah Childs

Copen Family Foundation

Robin & Anthony Graziano

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The event held at the St. Andrews Club featured the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach’s Executive Club Director, Francky Pierre-Paul as he gave an inspiring speech about the Delray Club and its accomplishments.

“It is thanks to inspiring events like this that will literally change the lives of so many children and their families in Delray Beach. To witness the kindness of so many in the town of Gulf Stream is enthusing. Special thanks go out to Virginia, Whitney, Jenny, Hannah, and Laura for making this a night to be remembered,” said Jaene Miranda, CEO & President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.

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