Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs recognize a Champion for Children in Larimer County. This individual or group recipient has made significant investments in the organization that has allowed them to transform the way they serve young people. This year, they are honored to celebrate Bert & Mary McCaffrey as the 2021 Champion for Children award recipients.
The McCaffrey’s have been involved with the organization for more than 20 years. Mary served on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Board of Directors for 15 years. Bert continues to directly support the organization by providing services through his local company, Business Card Factory. In addition, for the last 19 years, Bert and Mary have hosted an annual golf tournament in Wellington. Over the years, the tournament has raised more than $100,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County.
Family-friendly communities and high-quality, affordable child care are staples of life in Northern Colorado. Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County ensure that these priorities stay in our community. The McCaffrey’s realize the importance of this critical work in Northern Colorado. An average family spends $188 a week per kid for childcare in Northern Colorado (need source). Boys & Girls Clubs are an affordable alternative to this exorbitant cost. Donors like the McCaffrey’s make this organization’s sustainability possible.