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The 2012 Champion of Youth Dinner, honoring Bruce and Barbara Laishley, was held Saturday at the Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda.The Laishley's were chosen by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County for the Champion of Youth award for their contribution to the youth and community of Charlotte County.

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Geri Waksler, Sharon Helphenstine, Julie Abbott and Dawn Spencer toast the Champions of Youth.

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Kelly and Robert Rafter, Tricia Duffy, Warren Newell, Danita and Barry Luzadder, along with Terrie and Gary Newsom, were among the many guests who came out to honor Bruce and Barbara Laishley, the 2012 Champion of Youth honorees.

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Bradley Laishley, 13, Brandilyn, 18, and Brian, 16, with their grandmother Bette King and her husband Alan at the Champion of Youth Dinner honoring the children's parents Bruce and Barbara Laishley.

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Dr. Stephen Spencer, Vrett Helphenstine, Joe Waksler and Derek Rooney take time out in between courses for photos.

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Carol Kelley, Gilbert Moreno, Brandi and Brian Hundley, (standing) Michael Storey, Tina Bianco, Hank and Mandy Thomas representing Walmart Distribution attending the Champion of Youth Dinner.

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T.C. and Lynn Dorler were joined by Douglas and Tanya Orr at the Isles Yacht Club for the Champion of Youth Dinner.

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Denise Andrews and her husband, Paul, were enjoying their night at the Champion of Youth Dinner.

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One of the many tables of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County supporters who attended the Champion of Youth Dinner Saturday evening.