Personal Fundraising Page for Ben Matherly

Personal Fundraising Page for Ben Matherly
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Ben Matherly is raising money for Greatest Kids Campaign 2012.

Fundraising Amount=$14,130.00 ; Goal=$10,000.00

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For
Me!
(click on the orange "Donate Now" box to the left)

Please join me in supporting Boys & Girls Club and help me become the Greatest Big Kid in town!
See my story below...

$40 vote for a Great Big Kid = Year membership for a child at Boys & Girls Club.
Vote above by clicking on the orange "Donate Now" box to the left.

Click here to see all the 2012 Great Big Kid candidates.

Find out who will be crowned the 2012 Greatest Big Kid and Youth of the Year at the Greatest Kids Celebration.
Friday, April 13, 2012
6:00 pm
Gillespie Conference Center

For sponsorship details please contact Jory Fitzgerald Kelly at 574-855-5822.

Click here to purchase tickets to the event.

Ben Matherly's Story

Check out our sweet video!
http://vimeo.com/crowehorwath/biggestkid

I am a Senior Manager for Crowe Horwath LLP with a focus in the construction industry. A graduate of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, I returned to the Michiana area after college to pursue a career in accounting. Raised in neighboring Elkhart County, I chose to make my home in South Bend for the first nine years of my career until just recently relocating to Granger with my wife, Gina, and 19-month-old daughter, Gia.

Before taking on this project, I had very little knowledge of what happens at the Boys and Girls Club of St. Joe County other than simply providing a safe environment for kids. What an eye opening experience it has been! When I began this project, my motivation was to win the competition. That motivation quickly changed into a desire to provide support and to raise awareness for the club so it receives the necessary funding to provide all of its services to the children of the community.

My greatest experience along the journey was meeting my Youth of the Year Candidate, Sy'air. I can only hope that I have influenced his life as much as he has influenced mine. Sy'air is only ten years old, but his life experiences are well beyond his age. He has aspirations of attending the University of Michigan and playing football for the Wolverines. After college he plans on playing football professionally for the New England Patriots. When asked what his back-up career would be if football didn’t work out, he calmly replied, "I guess it would be a professional basketball player". This may seem like just the dreams of a ten-year-old, but after talking to him and learning of his life experiences, I will say that anything is possible for this young man. He has been attending the Boys and Girls Club since kindergarten, and although he struggled with his grades early in his academic career, he has been on the high honor roll with the help of the Boys and Girls Club.

Please help me help all of the kids at the Boys and Girls Club, including Sy'Air, and vote for me today!!

Donors and Comments

Teresa Ann White gave $40.00 4/13/2012
"Go team orange!"

Julie A Markiewicz gave $40.00 4/13/2012
"Good luck Ben!"

Sharon Cook gave $40.00 4/13/2012
"thanks for all your efforts!"

Katie Gallagher gave $40.00 4/13/2012
"Way to go Ben and Sy'Air!"

Andrew Szczechowski gave $40.00 4/13/2012
"You're the man Ben. Great video, great suit, great cause."

Anonymous gave 4/12/2012
"Go Ben, Go Ben!! Good Luck... you're already the greatest in our eyes :) Joe & Jen"

Troy and Cherie Nusbaum gave $50.00 4/12/2012
"Keep it up buddy!"

Cindy Rosenberg gave $40.00 4/12/2012
"So proud of you!!!"

Kelly Shewmaker gave $80.00 4/12/2012
"Good luck Ben!!! We are so proud. Kelly & Greg"

Scott Schmucker gave $40.00 4/12/2012
"Good luck neighbor! With moves like that, how could we not vote for you. Hopefully your work will inspire others to join the cause."

Lou Miller gave $200.00 4/11/2012
"Thanks Ben, and everyone at Boys and Girls Club for your dedication to our future."

Mike & Sandy Hollowell gave $200.00 4/10/2012
"Ben - Great job in supporting and helping the kids of our SB Community!"

Jane Hoff gave $80.00 4/10/2012
"We are so proud of you Ben!"

Kathy Ruess gave $40.00 4/10/2012
"Good luck. This is a great cause!!!"

Mike & Kelly Stack gave 4/9/2012
"This is so great, Ben! We're cheering you and Sy'air on & hoping you'll take home the Greatest Big Kid In Town title :)"

Diana Wozny gave $80.00 4/9/2012
"God Bless you Ben for all you do and bringing awareness to how important the Boys and Girls Club plays in our community. Diana Wozny"

Larry Mackowiak gave $200.00 4/9/2012
"Great job Ben! You are a great inspiration to us all."

Theresa Girvin gave 4/9/2012
"You're doing a fantastic job. Keep up the good work."

Anjana Gupta gave $40.00 4/8/2012
"Awesome work Ben!!!"

Marty Tschida gave $40.00 4/6/2012
"Good Luck!"

Amy Hunter gave $40.00 4/5/2012
"From Chrissy and Amy in Elkhart"

Shannon Jennings gave $40.00 4/4/2012
"Ben, I loved the video! It sounds like you both have been huge blessings in each other's lives!"

Jennifer Reichanadter gave $40.00 4/4/2012
"Ben - I am so impressed by your video and the relationship you have with Sy'Air. Good luck!"

Ed & Sarah Anthony gave $80.00 4/4/2012
"Great cause!! Good luck Ben and Sy'air"

David Witz gave $120.00 4/4/2012
"Good luck!"

Mitch Van Kley gave $80.00 4/4/2012
"Great job Ben, and great video as well !!"

Sarah Ann Coy gave 3/29/2012
"Good luck. A definite Oscar-worthy performance! From your favorite Aunt."

Lisa M Bechinski gave 3/27/2012
"What an amazing program! Way to go Ben - best of luck!"

John and Beth Kandra gave $40.00 3/26/2012
"Best of Luck Ben! What a wonderful organization. Loved your video."

Mary Stines gave $40.00 3/26/2012
"Ben: Thank you for making an investment in the youth of our community."

Brad DeWael gave $40.00 3/20/2012
"Great video! Sy'air, thanks for having such an impact on Ben"

Bill Cerney gave $40.00 3/16/2012
"After seeing the video of you and Sy'air, how could anyone pass up donating to such a great cause (and hoping that you don't go into acting!)."

Tim and Jenny Emerick gave $80.00 3/6/2012
"Ben, Keep up with the good work! We are happy to support your efforts for this great organization. Tim and Jenny"

Catherine Raven gave $40.00 3/3/2012
"I hope Ben becomes the "greatest" big kid in town. Thanks Ben for all you are doing to support this wonderful organization and the boys and girls who benefit from it!!"

Courtney Scott gave $40.00 3/3/2012
"You are both doing a great job! Good luck Ben and Sy'air!"

Nanci Zehner gave $40.00 2/27/2012
"I'm proud to support you in this endeavor, Ben. Good luck in your efforts. Thank you for making our community a better place and for making a difference in a child's life. That's a great thing!"

Kelli Foley gave $80.00 2/24/2012
"Good luck Ben and Sy'air!!!!"

Meg BASKER gave 2/23/2012
"Sy'Air is my student at Harrison and I am very proud of him! I have no doubt that the guidance Sy'Air receives from Ben and the Boys and Girls Club will continue to encourage him to reach high for his dreams!"

Leticia Verduzco gave $40.00 2/23/2012
"Thank you so much Ben! You're doing a great job so far! Keep it up!"

Jessica Stopczynski gave $40.00 2/22/2012
"Go Ben!"

JULIE TORFIN gave $40.00 2/21/2012
"Your direct impact on our community is inspiring!!"

Ryan Linstromberg gave $40.00 2/16/2012
"Great cause! Good luck Ben!"

Samantha Miller gave $40.00 2/15/2012
"This is a wonderful event you are doing Ben!!! I hope you meet your goal!!"