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Media Release - Monday, March 30, 2009

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@great-circle.org

 
 

St. Louis Washers Championship to Benefit Children
at Boys & Girls Town of Missouri

St. Louis, Mo. (March, 2009) – The Young Friends of Boys & Girls Town of Missouri are hosting a Washers Tournament on April 18 to benefit St. Louis area children, who suffer from emotional or behavioral problems, most commonly caused by abuse and neglect.

Join the Young Friends of Boys & Girls Town at Our Lady of the Pillar (401 S. Lindbergh, Creve Coeur).  The event will include entry into the tournament, lunch and beverages. Trophies, custom made washers sets and cash prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.

Cost is $40 per team of two. Spectators are encouraged to join and teams and friends may bring along their own coolers and seating. To register, please visit www.bgtm.org/events or contact Jennifer Wilson at 314-256-4903 or Jennifer.Wilson@great-circle.org.
 
 

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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

About Edgewood Children’s Center
Founded in 1834, Edgewood Children’s Center provides compassionate care and treatment to restore children and strengthen families through intensive therapy, education, case management and support services. Many of the children served have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused; neglected; or abandoned. Edgewood offers a broad array of treatment, education, prevention and support services for children and families, active child advocacy, professional consultation and training. Edgewood Children’s Center is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, nonsectarian, United Way agency. For more information please visit the Web site at www.eccstl.org.

 
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