Claws for a cause! Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade will once again celebrate its 14th Annual “Claws for Kids” in memory of Judy Kramer at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach on Tuesday, May 6. Registration and reception begin at 11 a.m., followed by entertainment and dining at noon. Guests will delight in Joe’s world-famous stone crabs and signature items without the wait. The fundraising lunch is one of the last chances to enjoy stone crabs before stone crab season ends.
Belkys Nerey, Channel 7 News Anchor and journalist, returns as master of ceremonies, alongside mother-daughter duo Co-chairs, Lisa Mendelson and Lindsey Mendelson Pearson, and Special Events Chair, Olga Guilarte.
“Claws for Kids” is held in memory of Judy Kramer, a longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board member, who helped conceptualize the event and chaired it since its inception until her passing in 2021.
Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s crucial programs and services at its six Clubs and sites combined, including its educational after-school programs, tutoring and homework assistance, STEM, recreation, dance, arts and crafts, mentoring and summer and athletic programs. These programs help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporters who cannot attend the event can still enjoy Joe’s famous stone crabs at home or on a date of their choice with the purchase of a gift card, just in time for Mother’s Day. To participate, guests must purchase sponsorship gift cards on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s website to benefit “Claws for Kids.”
“We’re excited to return to Joe’s Stone Crab to celebrate our 14th Annual ‘Claws for Kids’ to support great futures for Miami-Dade area youth. The luncheon is always a favorite among our supporters,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “The annual event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our long-time partner Joe’s Stone Crab, Special Event Chair Olga Guilarte, returning Co-chairs Lisa Mendelson and Lindsey Mendelson Pearson, our board members, sponsors and donors. The funds will support Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’seducational after-school programs, tutoring and homework assistance, STEM, dance, arts and crafts, mentoring and summer and athletic programs. These programs help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.”
The Claws for Kids host committee includes Lisa Mendelson, Lindsey Mendelson Pearson, Olga Guilarte, Jackie Gonzalez, Lily Pardo and Rae Stein.
When:
Tuesday, May 6, at 11 a.m.
Where:
Joe’s Stone Crab
11 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Cost:
“Claws for Kids” sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $500 to $30,000. Individual tickets are available to purchase for $350.
To purchase sponsorships, please visit https://bgcmia.org/event/14th-annual-claws-for-kids-in-memory-of-judy-kramer/.
For more information, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 108, or via email at rhunter@bgcmia.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to six Clubs and sites combined serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please call 305.446.9910 or visit www.bgcmia.org, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Joe’s Stone Crab, which celebrated its 107th anniversary in 2020, was established when Joseph Weiss came to Miami for a change of climate to help his asthma. Weiss opened a lunch stand, originally offering fish and fries, on Miami Beach, which eventually evolved into today’s establishment. It is located at 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit www.joesstonecrab.com.
