Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Launches #BGCmade Contest For Club Alumni Presented By Dr Pepper Snapple Group

• $2,500 grant for their Club
• $1,000 worth of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Dr Pepper Snapple Group gear

Second runner-up will win:

• $1,000 grant for their Club
• $500 worth of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Dr Pepper Snapple Group gear

Boys & Girls Clubs' Alumni & Friends is a community of former Club kids and passionate supporters who aspire to re-connect and get involved with local Clubs, gain access to networking and college or career resources dedicated to Club alumni, and give back to the next generation of Club kids.  There are an estimated 16 million Club alumni living around the world today. From award-winning actors and professional athletes to community leaders and college students, Boys & Girls Club alumni come from all walks of life but share a common bond through their Boys & Girls Club experience.

For more information about the #BGCmade contest and official rules, visit BGCA.org/BGCmade.  

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 150 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (http://www.BGCA.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,300 Clubs serve 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at http://www.bgca.org/facebook and http://bgca.org/twitter.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have seven of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and nine of our 10 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Bai, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, IBC, Mott's, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose's, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn more about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit www.DrPepperSnapple.com. For our latest news and updates, follow us at www.Facebook.com/DrPepperSnapple or www.Twitter.com/DrPepperSnapple.

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