For more information, please contact:
Marie McGeehan
Director of Communications
Boys & Girls Town of Missouri
Phone: 314-535-7911
Fax: 314-535-6632
marie.mcgeehan@bgtm.org

Boys & Girls Town’s Diamond Night Raises $62,000
For Area Children in Residential Treatment Program

Columbia, Mo. (November 19, 2007) – Close to 200 guests packed The Tiger November 3 for the 2nd Annual Diamond Night benefiting Boys & Girls Town of Missouri. Proceeds from the event exceeded $62,000 and will directly support treatment programs for children who have severe emotional and behavioral problems.

The evening, presented by Socket, featured dinner and a silent auction with jewelry donated by local jewelers and a grand giveaway jewelry item donated by Buchroeder’s Jewelers. Lindsey Rendlen, KMIZ-TV news anchor, served as mistress of ceremonies.

“Boys & Girls Town of Missouri sincerely appreciates the support from our guests and sponsors for making this event a success for the second year in a row,” said Paula Fleming, Boys & Girls Town regional vice president.  “The generosity of the Columbia community is outstanding.”

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About Boys & Girls Town of  Missouri
Founded in 1949, Boys & Girls Town of Missouri is a nationally accredited organization that provides extensive treatment through residential, foster care case management, outreach and family therapy programs for troubled youth with a history of abuse, neglect, severe behavior disorders and psychological problems. The organization's mission to "improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services" is fulfilled through campuses in St. James, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia, MO.  BGTM helps redirect the lives of more than 4,000 boys and girls and their families annually.  For more information, please visit the website at www.bgtm.org