Tag Archives: basketball

FIRST PROJECT FUNDED BY LEBRON JAMES TV EVENT UNVEILED AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA MONICA

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica (SMBGC) yesterday unveiled the Club’s new basketball court/outdoor play area that was made possible by a generous gift from the LeBron James Family Foundation. This is the first project completed using funds raised by the Foundation surrounding July’s ESPN TV special during which James announced that he would join the NBA’s Miami Heat. A gift totaling $3 million in cash and in-kind donations from HP and Nike was raised during the broadcast to support youth Programs, and build and refurbish vital facilities at local Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. Continue reading →

Challenge For A Cause

LOS ANGELES AND BOSTON PUT CENTER COURT SPOTLIGHT ON CHALLENGE FOR A CAUSE Los Angeles, CA – The historic rivalry between Los Angeles and Boston basketball fans spins off the court and into the stands this year. The Boys & … Continue reading →

Chili Cookoff and Basketball Madness at SMBGC

SANTA MONICA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica and thousands of Clubs across the country celebrated National Boys & Girls Club Week, March 21-27. This past weekend the Club hosted over 200 community members, families, alumni, and friends … Continue reading →