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Be Like
John Boyd
A memorial fund to honor the life and legacy of John Conway Boyd.
All donations go directly to Owen’s House at the Center for Youth and are tax deductible
Be Like John Boyd 2024 - Pickleball Edition
Support a great cause and come together as a community to honor the legacy of John Boyd, the man, the myth, the legend.
FUNDRAISING
Starting immediately, 100% of all donations through this website will go directly to Owen’s House, a temporary home in Rochester serving over 2,000 at-risk children a year. Owen’s house is one of the many amazing programs run by The Center for Youth.
- Raised $25,601
- Goal $100,000
Pickleball
FEASTING
After pickleball, join us for the post-game BBQ. We’ll let out a few obnoxious laughs in John’s honor as we feast on food and drink.
Then, we’ll do what John loved best – break down the game and select the MVP. Often times this was him. Once, it was me. Who will it be this year?!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday – October 19, 2024
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Location: Dinkers | 135 Despatch Dr., East Rochester, NY 14445
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Description: All talents are welcome, or just come to watch and cheer
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Location: The Basu’s | 265 Buckland Ave, Rochester, NY
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Description: Join us for a post-tourney celebration with delicious BBQ and refreshing beverages
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Location: Strangebird Brewery, 62 Marshall St, Rochester, NY
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Description: Cash bar, great people, delicious beer, nostalgic conversation
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Location: Orchard Park, NY (exact location TBD)
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Description: Bill’s Mafia, breaking tables, pigskin flying, catering an option if we rally enough interest
Be Like John Boyd!
compassionate revolutionist
John Boyd inspired and touched the hearts of so many during his time on earth. From teaching children English in the Far East to his extensive work providing critical financing for small businesses in developing countries, John was indiscriminate in his love and support for others. John would have been incredibly touched to see his friends and family come together to raise money for an amazing cause. Please help us keep John’s memory alive by donating to his memorial fund.
- Raised $20,601
- Goal $100,000
100% of the proceeds go to Owen's House through The Center for Youth
Over 50 years ago, a group of Brighton students founded The Center for Youth to empower and advocate for vulnerable youth. Their mission is to provide comprehensive programs completely free, voluntary, and confidentially. Your donations go to Owen’s House, the only program of its kind in New York State, which delivers emergency care to babies and children during family crises while addressing poverty by preparing young women and caregivers for employment. Named after Owen Thomas, an 18-year-old Brighton student whose life was tragically cut short, much like John’s, is a cause that encapsulates John’s mission to help others.
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Emergency Housing
Family and emergency medical emergencies, unexpected illness, accidents, unemployment, mental health emergencies, unexpected death, domestic violence, homelessness, legal issues, unstable/unsafe housing.
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Community Resources
Providing referrals to community resources that can deliver permanent assistance.
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Permanent Assistance
The Crisis Nursery cares for more than 2,000 babies and children annually.
THE POWER OF CONNECTIONS
Be like John and connect
One of John’s superpowers was his ability to make new connections and continuously expand his social circle. Let’s apply this power to our donation efforts! Send this link to at least 3 individuals who we don’t already know. This way we can supercharge our reach and connect with new networks, just like John did.
What People Are Saying
The “Be Like John Boyd” movement is spreading across the nation
