The outside linebacker and QuickChek brand ambassador surprised young people at the inaugural QuickChek Field Day
Whitehouse Station, NJ – May 21, 2025 – QuickChek teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of Newark and professional football player Kayvon Thibodeaux for a day focused on promoting community involvement and youth leadership through the dynamic partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and QuickChek. QuickChek team members led a variety of sports-focused activities to help Club members develop new skills and experience the power of community support.
Embodying the partnership’s goal of lifting up Club members through community support, leadership opportunities, and making active lifestyles easily attainable, the “Field Day” provided a diverse range of activities for all attendees to enjoy, showing how fun healthy lifestyles can be. Aligned with Kayvon Thibodeaux’s own philanthropic pillar of youth leadership, the QuickChek brand ambassador joined in on the fun to show how discipline, healthy choices, and community involvement can set them up for future success.
Along with fun and games, the day’s schedule included:
- A kick-off by the Boys & Girls Club of Newark and QuickChek,
- A Q&A session between Kayvon Thibodeaux and teen Club members,
- Subs and fresh-baked cookies from QuickChek.
“As an alum of the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, I know first-hand the lasting impact this Field Day will have on our Club Members,” said Ameer Washington, CEO of the Newark Chapter. “Thank you, QuickChek and Kayvon Thibodeaux for taking the time to get to know our Club members and investing in their futures.”
“The launch of the QuickChek Field Day with the Boys and Girls Club has allowed us to deepen our partnership with the organization and Kayvon Thibodeaux,” said Blake Segal, SVP and head of QuickChek. “We are excited to see additional ways we can come together to improve community connections, healthy living, and youth development.”
Kayvon Thibodeaux also shared his appreciation for the day, saying, “It was an honor to get to share my experiences and be a positive influence in the lives of kids and teenagers right here in New Jersey.”
The Field Day with the Boys and Girls Club of Newark marks a significant step in the ongoing partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and QuickChek, demonstrating their shared commitment to empowering young people and fostering healthy communities.
About QuickChek
QuickChek is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murphy USA. QuickChek operates over 150 stores, including locations with fuel throughout New Jersey, New York’s Hudson Valley, and Long Island. Team members are local to the communities they serve and are passionate about offering delicious food and drinks with exceptional service. QuickChek first opened in Dunellen, NJ in 1967, committed to providing fresh convenience with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Committed to supporting local communities, QuickChek gives back to organizations including Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Food Bank of Hudson Valley, Alternatives, Inc., The Giants Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and Corporate non-profit partner, Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more than 3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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