eGroup recently donated in support of the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Trident Area's 2011 "Push-Up Lowcountry Kids" 4th Annual Push-Up Competition.  This investment will enable the Boys and Girls Clubs staff members to provide children with a safe and encouraging environment that focuses on improving Club Members' academic success, good character, citizenry, and lifestyle habits.  It will help deliver exciting and educational programs to hundreds od boys and girls, and help the Club to achieve its mission to enable all young people, especially those who need it the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. 

On April 30th Dean Stephens, of Channel 4, led teams of 6  formed from local gyms, businesses, restaurants, and sports teams. Each team was responsible for raising $5,000 throughout the time leading up to the event. One the day of the event, all of the teams met in Marion Square to see which team could do the most push-ups. Teams were awarded based on who raises the most money, and who did the most push-ups.

Read more about Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America <a href="http://www.bgca.org/Pages/index.aspx">here</a>.