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Eleven-year-old Bex from Wisconsin has a voice that’s already making waves \u2014 and it’s not just because of his love for sports. This young broadcaster is proving that passion, when paired with the right support, can take a dream farther than anyone imagined. Thanks to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Bex is turning his dream of becoming a sports broadcaster into a reality.<\/p>\n

A self-proclaimed sports fanatic, Bex has already interviewed NFL and WNBA stars, co-hosted major events, and even reports on the Green Bay Packers for a local radio station. He also runs his own media brand and hosts a podcast called Shortz on Sportz<\/em>. His journey began not with fame in mind, but with a simple school assignment that unexpectedly became the launchpad for his career in broadcasting.<\/p>\n

“Jonathan Owens was playing for the Packers, and I had to do a project on a learner and a leader, somebody that’s philanthropic in the community,” Bex explained on Fox & Friends<\/em> during Giving Tuesday. “A couple of months prior, he came to give turkeys to the east side of Green Bay Boys & Girls Club, and we were like, ‘What if I interview him?’ [We weren’t] thinking of like a podcast, but just for my school project. Then we noticed that we were really good at it, and it just started.”<\/p>\n

From that one interview, a passion was born. With the help of the Boys & Girls Clubs, Bex’s small idea turned into something big. The organization encouraged him to turn his school project into a full podcast, helped fund his equipment, coordinated interviews, and even supported his travel for coverage opportunities. Today, he’s a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2025 National Youth Talent Team and recently signed with a talent agency to continue developing his skills through improv and acting classes.<\/p>\n

During his appearance on Fox & Friends<\/em>, Bex shared his gratitude for the organization that believed in him from the start. “Kids love [Boys & Girls Clubs]. There are leadership programs like Torch Club to stand up for yourself, and they have a lot of great programs,” he said enthusiastically.<\/p>\n

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently launched its “America Needs Club Kids” campaign, a national effort to inspire communities to invest in the next generation of leaders \u2014 kids like Bex who are discovering their potential with the right tools and mentors.<\/p>\n

Boys & Girls Clubs of America CEO Jim Clark said Bex’s story embodies everything the organization stands for. “This is the future of America. There are future doctors, scientists, drone pilots, TV news broadcasters,” Clark said. “So please, [go to] BGCA.org. And this year, we’d like to ask you to have two friends or family members join you in a strategic investment in Boys & Girls Clubs because America needs club kids and club kids need you.”<\/p>\n

For 165 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs have been helping young people across the nation discover who they are and who they’re meant to be. Today, more than 4 million kids benefit from the programs offered at 5,500 clubs across the U.S. and on military bases. And for one 11-year-old dreamer from Wisconsin, that support has already made all the difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eleven-year-old Bex from Wisconsin has a voice that’s already making waves \u2014 and it’s not just because of his love for sports. This young broadcaster is proving that passion, when paired with the right support, can take a dream farther than anyone imagined. 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