{"id":40419,"date":"2025-05-16T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgcmd.org\/?p=40419"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T20:15:06","slug":"international-day-of-the-boy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgcmd.org\/es\/about\/news\/international-day-of-the-boy\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrando el D\u00eda Internacional del Ni\u00f1o"},"content":{"rendered":"
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May 16 is International Day of the Boy, a day focused on the wellbeing of boys and a wonderful opportunity to honor the incredible young men in our Clubs. Every boy deserves to be happy, healthy, and valued in their community. We're dedicated to providing mentorship programs and activities to empower boys to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>This year, we're highlighting Mario whose leadership, growth, and vision made him a 10-13 Denver City Youth of the Year Winner.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mario | Age 12<\/span><\/h6>\n

Club Member for Seven Years<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\"Being able to enjoy the things I am passionate about with my friends, like soccer, is what makes the Club so special.\"<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mario has been a part of Boys & Girls Club<\/span>s del \u00e1rea metropolitana de Denver<\/span> for seven years, where he enjoys playing sports, making friends laugh, and learning valuable life skills. A passionate soccer player, Mario loves competing with friends and practicing good sportsmanship. At the Club, <\/span>he's<\/span> learned to be kind, inclusive, and a positive role model. Mario is always willing to help and make everyone feel welcome. With supportive staff and exciting field trips, Mario appreciates the sense of belonging and the chance to explore new opportunities at the Club.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n