Local Youth of the Year receives free car through Boys & Girls Clubs
Laniya Flowers, a local Jacksonville teen and 2022 Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, recently received the life-changing surprise gift of a Nissan Altima for her 19th birthday. On Dec. 1, an unsuspecting Flowers arrived at Greg’s Auto Collision Center in St. Augustine with her mom who had convinced her to stay home longer from her Thanksgiving college break. In addition to the car, she also received a $1,000 gift card and a complete car wash kit from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
“I was amazed to receive this generous gift. My Boys & Girls Club experience has taught me that you’re bigger than any obstacle. The mentors I found at the Club taught me how to turn obstacles into benefits and use them to become a more wise, influential person,” said Flowers.
The car donation was made possible by the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides Program, GEICO, The Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Greg’s Auto Collision Center, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida chose Flowers as the recipient of this surprise car giveaway because of her shining example of the organization’s mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential.
“We are so proud of Laniya and how well she has represented Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida,” said Paul Martinez, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida.
Currently a freshman at Florida State University, Flowers was named the 2022 Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida in February following a rigorous selection process including public speaking, personal essays and panel interviews. Local Youth of the Year winners like Flowers represent the organization for that year in additional regional and national Youth of the Year competitions through Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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