Center announces matching grant

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center fundraiser honors charles ‘chuck’ Lester

The Center of Anna Maria Island has announced a fundraiser in memory of Chuck Lester.

Charles Lester died in April.

But, for almost 50 years, he touched the lives of many Anna Maria island residents.

The Center and the island community will be forever grateful for the lifetime support of Chuck and Joey Lester.

They created a legacy of giving on Anna Maria Island and in Wisconsin, which is unparalleled. Their legacy will live on forever at the center through the AMICC endowment fund, which was established with the generous support of Chuck and Joey Lester’s unrivaled philanthropy and guided by their wisdom.

This week, we reflect on the impact of that legacy and the strength it has given to the community center.

Your support for their matching fund allows us to provide a range of youth social skills coaching, adult outings and sports leagues, all working to make a difference in the lives of people of all ages.

Joey Lester has generously provided $50,000 in matching funds to help us reach this year’s fundraising goal.

By adding a leaf to the center’s Legacy Tree, you honor the Lesters and help ensure the center’s resources remain available for generations to come.