Community Corner

Whiz Kids: This Week's Rides for a Cause

Though only 4 1/2 years old, Blackwood's Ryland McGinley already knows how important it is to help others.

  • Whiz Kid's Name - Ryland McGinley
  • Whiz Kid's Age - 4
  • Whiz Kid's School - ABC Preschool Academy, Turnersville
  • Whiz Kid's Accomplishment - Ryland and his buddies in the Little Amigos playgroup, with assistance from their moms, helped raise $1,300 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with their April 30 Trike-A-Thon at Washington Lake Park. The group raised $2,700 for the Memphis, TN, children's hospital in 2010.
  • Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness - "Ryland loves hosting our annual Trike-A-Thon with his playgroup buddies," his mom, Liana, says. "Learning bike safety, celebrating with friends and helping the children of St. Jude Children's Hospital is a fun and enriching experience for both children and parents."

Editor's Note: Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kids honoree.

Each week, GloucesterTownship.Patch.com will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens, and we'll select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  

Submit your nomination in our comment box below or email the information to sean.mccullen@patch.com or triciacadkins@comcast.net. Be sure to include all of the following information:

Find out what's happening in Gloucester Townshipwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Nominator's Name
  • Nominator's Email
  • Whiz Kid's Name
  • Whiz Kid's Age
  • Whiz Kid's School
  • Whiz Kid's Accomplishment
  • Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her successful?)

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you to have you submit a photograph or to assign a photographer to take a photo of the Whiz Kid. For questions, email sean.mccullen@patch.com.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here