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Mentoring
helped Jeremy become Youth of the Year.
All
too often we hear about troubled teens...they don't know where
to turn for attention and support, and they get in trouble.
That's what makes the headlines. Nonetheless, Jeremy Rubin,
and 8,340 other youth got attention, support, and leadership
skills through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Pierce County.
Jeremy's made a few of his own headlines this year.
Leadership
is Jeremy's middle name, but it wasn't easy. He grew up in
a household that included his mom, stepfather and brother,
but Jeremy's biological father wasn't around. His father tried
at times to spend time with Jeremy and his brother, but soon
the promises went unfulfilled, and Jeremy was disappointed
and frustrated.
At
the Al Davies Boys & Girls Club, the director, coaches,
and volunteers served as strong mentors and powerful male
role models for Jeremy. They taught him to focus his energy
away from anger towards his father into striving at sports,
academics and leadership. Their mentoring taught Jeremy about
giving back to his community.
So
it's not surprising that last year Jeremy was named the football
captain and student body president at Foss High School. He
most recently earned the title of Youth of the Year for the
Western Region of Boys & Girls Clubs. Jeremy has made
his family, his mentors at the Boys & Girls Clubs, and
all Pierce County proud.
United
Way funded programs like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pierce
County are at the heart of building relationships between
people in need and people who can help. Thank you for your
continued support.
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