The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming have announced that the winners of the 'American Dream' Essay Contest will be announced at the state competition, taking place on April 10, 2022 at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper.
Van Dyken delivered an impassioned, funny and, most of all, inspiring speech to the attendees of the 23rd Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Awards and Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday morning.
It was Lemonade Day in Casper and, as always, the community did not disappoint. Dozens and dozens of children began their careers in entrepreneurship on this day, and the results were inspiring.
Since its inception in 1996, the Jason's Friends Foundation has raised more than $5 million, according to its founders. It has been a constant source of support, a constant pillar in the community of Casper and now, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming are honoring the Jason's Friends Foundation, specifically its founders - Jason's parents- Rocky and Lisa Eades.
“As a parent, it means a lot,” she said with tears in her eyes. “You struggle to try and give your kids everything and then, when you can’t give them something on Christmas, it breaks your heart. To be able to have an opportunity to get that, and then you don’t have to feel like a bad parent, it’s amazing. It’s a great feeling.”
Wyoming State Treasurer Mark Gordon launched his campaign in Buffalo on Wednesday, stopped at the Boys And Girls Club's WyoTowne in Casper on Thursday.