BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS BLOG
In this space, we will share inspiring Club member stories, organizational updates, exciting news and much more! Please check back regularly for new blog posts.
Be Part of the Story: Run with Team Club Kid During the 2026 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Presented by State Farm
Join Team Club Kid at the 2026 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend
Make every mile count! Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida is an official charity partner for the 2026 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm. Even though general registration is sold out, you can still run for a cause by joining Team Club Kid. Support local youth while racing through Disney’s storybook-inspired courses. Limited spots available—register now and help create great futures!
Ready, Set, Lace Up for GREAT Futures with Team Club Kid During the 2025 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s Team Club Kid for the 2025 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World® Resort! Registration through Disney is SOLD OUT, but limited charity spots are still available. Run a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or the Disney Two Course Challenge—all while supporting great futures for Central Florida youth. Sign up today and make every mile count for a cause!
A Record-Breaking Night at our 2025 Be Great Gala
The 2025 Be Great Gala raised over $180,000 in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s Seminole County programs. Thanks to our generous community, we’re expanding life-changing opportunities for local youth through mentorship, academic support, and safe spaces to thrive.
Shaped by the Club, Driven by Purpose: Meet Youth of the Year Finalist, Ericka
Ericka is a proud 11th-grade student and 2025 Youth of the Year finalist from the Walt Disney World Clubhouse at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. A dedicated youth advocate with a passion for literacy and mental health awareness, Ericka has been a Club member for over 12 years. With a 3.7 GPA and aspirations to become a marketing manager, she exemplifies resilience, leadership, and the transformative impact of Boys & Girls Clubs. Her story reflects the power of safe spaces, mentorship, and community support in helping young people achieve their full potential.