Bed Race detours past construction

Donors ensured local kids can participate in summer programs

For more than a decade, the Tom & Soni Sheehan Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville’s (BGCN) annual Bed Race has taken place on the downtown Noblesville square to “put school to bed and race into summer.”

Sadly, the decision was made to postpone this year’s race due to construction congestion and uncertainties that would affect the race that takes place along North 9th Street in front of the Courthouse.

However, that did not change the fact that critical funds were still needed to provide summer programs to youth in the community. Many of which require scholarship assistance to attend Club Daybreak or Camp Crosser – support which the Bed Race has helped provide for the past 10 years.

While there were not hundreds of onlookers lining the street to cheer on their favorite team of bed racers, the Club was able to raise $18,000 thanks to the generosity of many donors who made the decision to invest in our local youth.

“Detouring the Bed Race this year was not only a hard decision to make but was also a risky one,” BGCN Director of Club Operations Abigail Stutesman said. “The Bed Race and other initiatives like it, drive our ability to support families in need of financial assistance. We have been overwhelmed with the support the community provided to push us well past our fundraising finish line!”

This summer, the Club will make a difference in the lives of more than 750 kids who will take part in programs that focus on Good Character & Citizenship, Academic Success, and Healthy, Active Lifestyles. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club, visit BGCNI.org.

About BGCN
The Tom & Soni Sheehan Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville provides high-quality, low-cost programs for youth members with the help of donors and sponsors. Between the Club, the Community Center and Camp Crosser, BGCN provides opportunities for members to enjoy activities and experiences that help shape character and offer new perspectives. BGCN is dedicated to inspiring and enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens by promoting leadership, character, health, and physical development.