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Coming May 14, Celebrating 60 years of A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club

A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club Celebrates 60 Years with Jalen Hurts

For 60 years, the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club has been a driving force for youth development across Birmingham and Alabama. To honor this milestone, we are proud to welcome NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts for a special 60th Anniversary Fireside Chat.

Jalen’s journey reflects the same spirit that defined Dr. A.G. Gaston—turning challenges into opportunity. Dr. Gaston built his legacy by overcoming the barriers of segregation with determination and vision. Jalen has faced his own public setbacks and met them with resilience, discipline, and leadership.

Both men share a strategic mindset, a calm and steady presence, and a commitment to excellence that inspires those around them. Their stories show our youth that adversity can be transformed into strength and that greatness grows from perseverance and purpose.

Welcoming Jalen Hurts to our celebration bridges our historic legacy with today’s role models, reminding us that the “Gaston Blueprint” continues to guide future generations.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone and inspiring even more young people to rise, lead, and achieve.

Help us continue Dr. Gaston’s legacy of empowerment. Your support ensures the next generation has the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they deserve.

Thank you to our top sponsors, The Arby’s Foundation and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of America, for their generous support. We also extend our appreciation to CBS42 for serving as our media partner.

We are grateful to all of our sponsors whose support makes this work possible.

Spire, City of Hoover, Shipt, Center of Executive Leadership, Vulcan Materials, Valley National Bank, Baptist Health system, Lawson State Community College, Citizens Trust Bank, NASCAR, Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, CSpire, Lance Chretien, Christopher Adams, Encompass Health, David Abbot. Keshauna Brown, Ghostcat Holdings, UA athletics, Nathanial Williams, Rose Walker, Oakworth Capital, Holloway, Janine Smith, Brasfield & Gorrie, Cornerstone Supply, Synovus bank, Tyra Cunningham, Shelia Johnson, Birmingham Racing commission, Mayor Randall Woodfin, Commissioner Sheila Tyson, Senator Merika Coleman, Juandalynn Givan, Roger Smitherman, Travis Hendrix, Latonya Tate, Jefferson County Sherrif’s Office, Clinton Woods, Wardine Alexander, Josh Casa, Gunn, Trillion

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