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13TH ANNUAL SALUTE THE STARS

5/4/2011 2:01:00 PM

The 13th Annual Salute the Stars awards luncheon was held on Tuesday, May 3rd at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium. Broncos QB Tim Tebow and Broncos first round draft pick, Von Miller joined John and Linda Lynch in honoring student-athletes and providing scholarships.

The event was held on the field and more than 1,000 people attended to assist the John Lynch Foundation in recognizing what is 'right' with our youth today. The student-athletes, who excel in academics, athletics and community involvement, were escorted onto the field by the Denver Broncos cheerleaders and Miles the mascot. During the awards presentation John asked Tim and Von to help him pass out the awards to the various winners. Afterwards, the two rising Broncos stars took place in a Question and Answer session, moderated by John Lynch win which guests were able to ask the players questions of their own.

To date the John Lynch Foundation has awarded $371,000 in scholarships to 77 high school seniors and has awarded $55,000 in awards to student-athletes with special needs. This year's event was the most successful to date as it generated more than $275,00 which will go to fund and sustain the Foundation's youth programs in Denver.

This year's award recipients were:

HANNA HARM

STAR OF THE YEAR - Middle school female

JAMES HUESTON

STAR OF THE YEAR- Middle school male

KATIE WIESE

STAR OF THE YEAR- high school female

GARRET LEE

STAR OF THE YEAR- high school male

SCOTT YATES

MOST VALUABLE TEACHER / COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

TOMMY DOWD

MOST VALUABLE TEACHER / COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

Kaitlyn Tripp

LYNCH FAMILY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

Brad Goldsberry

LYNCH FAMILY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000

Marlie Fisher

LYNCH FAMILY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000

Larry Gile

LYNCH FAMILY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000

KATHLEEN ENGLISH

EXCEPTIONAL STAR OF THE YEAR - $5,000

TYLER WARNER

EXCEPTIONAL STAR OF THE YEAR - $5,000

CONNOR LONG

EXCEPTIONAL STAR OF THE YEAR - $5,000

BRICKELLE BRO

EXCEPTIONAL STAR OF THE YEAR - $5,000

Salute the Stars

The 14th Annual Salute the Stars awards luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 10th at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. ESPN Monday Night Football analyst and former Super Bowl Head Coach, Jon Gruden, will join John and Linda Lynch in honoring student-athletes and providing scholarships.

The event, which is held on the field in front of an anticipated 1,000 guests, is designed to recognized young leaders from the Denver and greater Colorado areas. It is the Lynches intention to recognize what is 'right' with our youth today. The student-athletes who are honored, each excel in academics, athletics and community involvement.

There will be a silent auction held on the field at the luncheon and all guests will have an opportunity to pass, punt and kick on the field after the event. This year the Lynches will once again host a VIP Reception at their home the evening before the event on Wednesday, May 9th for high level sponsors which included entertainment by Phil Long and an exciting live auction.

Most importantly, those in attendance will be profoundly impacted by the many stories of leadership, dedication, and determination in these youngsters, including some with disabilities who face extreme challenges every day, inspired all.

To date the John Lynch Foundation has awarded $426,000 in scholarships to 88 student-athletes, including those with special needs. Last year's event was the most successful to date as it generated more than $275,00 which will go to fund and sustain the Foundation's youth programs in Denver.

Salute the Stars

Thursday, May 10th

11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Silent Auction and Check-in

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch and Awards

*Held on the Field - Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium*

VIP Kick Off Party will be held on Wednesday, May 9th for $2,500 Sponsors and higher.

To see highlight videos on our previous award winners, visit our Youtube channel.

** SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE - 2012 Sponsorship Levels.pdf

For more information call: 1.866.JLF.4747 (1.866.553.4747) or email: maggie@johnlynchfoundation.org.

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