2022 Dashaway Luncheon

October 1, 2022

Come and be inspired as we celebrate amazing young women!

Join us for our Dashaway Luncheon

Wednesday, November 16th, 2022

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Marriott Hartford Downtown.

Our Emcee is Elle Duncan, Sports Anchor ESPN

The Keynote Speaker is Leander A. Dolphin, Managing Partner at Shipman & Goodwin

This year’s Jan-Gee McCollam Champion of Young Women Award is Marjorie E. Morrissey

2022 Recipient is Junior League of Hartford

And Leeann P. our 2022 SMART Girl of the Year.

Someone took a risk on us. Someone gave us a chance. Someone inspired us to dream. We are inviting YOU to be that “someone” for our SMART Girls.

For ticket and sponsorship information Click Here

In 1860, four visionary women came together to start the very first Boys & Girls Club in Hartford. Women continue to play a vital role in shaping lives, and empowering a new generation of leaders.

2022 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:

SMART Girls Outfit Sponsor

Champion of Girls Sponsors

Gengras Motor Cars, Inc.

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc.

S/L/A/M Collaborative

Stanley Black & Decker

SMART Girls Table Sponsors

Accenture

AT&T

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Connecticare

Delta Dental

Mitsubishi Power Aero

Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Reid and Riege

Robinson + Cole LLP

Shipman & Goodwin

The Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear Family Foundation

The Ethel Walker School

University of Connecticut School of Law

Voya

About SMART Girls:

The SMART Girls program focuses on
guiding girls in developing and adopting a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquiring and maintaining a positive self-concept, positive peer relationships, and sound decision-making skills. That’s even more important today as our youth grapple with the social, emotional and financial impact of the pandemic along with issues of racial and social justice.

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Scary Good Fun for a Great Cause: 2025 Donny’s Dash Brings Greater Hartford Together

October 28, 2025

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford President & CEO Bruce Jeffery joins UConn legend Donny Marshall, BGCH staff, and Club Kids at the start of the 2025 Donny’s Dash: Scary Good Fall Run at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. Over 400 runners, including 80 Club Kids, participated in this community event in support of Great Futures. Photo courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. Over 400 runners and 80 youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford laced up their sneakers today for the 2025 Donny’s Dash: Scary Good Fall Run, held at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. The event brought together families, community partners, and corporate supporters for a day filled with fitness, fun, and philanthropy—all in support of opening doors to Great Futures for Hartford youth. Among the runners were more than 80 Club Kids r epresenting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, who ran with pride, excitement, and that signature Club energy. Their enthusiasm captured the true spirit of the event—creating opportunities where young people can grow, thrive, and dream big. The celebration featured appearances by Donny Marshall, UConn basketball legend and BGCH Board Member, Morgan Tuck, General Manager of the CT Sun, and Bruce Jeffery, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. "We are incredibly proud to see our community come together to support our Club kids," said Jeffery. "Every mile run today represents a step toward brighter futures for the kids we serve every day." All proceeds from Donny's Dash directly benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, providing local youth with access to safe spaces, positive mentorship, and programs focused on academic success, character & leadership, wellness and life & workforce readiness.