Carolyn Lynch
Carolyn Lynch | |
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| Born | Carolyn Ann Hoff August 26, 1946 |
| Died | October 1, 2015 (aged 69) |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
| Spouse | Peter Lynch |
Carolyn Hoff Lynch (née Carolyn Ann Hoff; August 26, 1946 – October 1, 2015) was an American philanthropist and contract bridge multi-national and gold medal world champion.[1]
Philanthropy
[edit]Lynch, along with her husband Peter, co-founded the Lynch Foundation in 1988, and served as its chairman and president.[2][3] The Lynch Foundation, valued at $125 million, gave away $8 million in 2013 and has made $80 million in grants since its inception.[4] The Foundation supports education, religious organizations, cultural and historic organizations, hospitals, and medical research.
The Lynches give money primarily in five ways: as individuals, through the Lynch Foundation, through a Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, and through two charitable trusts.
The Lynches have made gifts as individuals, donating $10 million to Peter Lynch's alma mater, Boston College, naming the School of Education after the family.[5][6]
Bridge accomplishments
[edit]Lynch was a Grand Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League and was a five-time national and a gold medal world champion.[7]
Wins
[edit]- Keohane North American Swiss Teams (3) 2008,[8] 2009,[9] 2014[10]
- Baze Senior Knockout Teams (1) 2009[11]
- Roth Open Swiss Teams (1) 2013[12]
- d’Orsi Senior Trophy (1) 2013[13]
Runners-up
[edit]- Keohane North American Swiss Teams (1) 2006[14]
- Roth Open Swiss Teams (1) 2012[15]
- Baze Senior Knockout Teams (2) 2013, 2014[16]
Personal life
[edit]Carolyn married Peter Lynch on May 11, 1968 and they moved to Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 1970. Together, they raised three daughters: Mary, Annie, and Elizabeth.[3] Carolyn died at age 69 in October 2015, from complications of leukemia.[6] The Nova documentary episode "Black hole apocalypse" (2018) that aired on January 10, 2018 was dedicated in her memory.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Pfeiffer, Sacha (31 May 2015). "Carolyn Lynch quietly becomes world champion bridge player". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Who We Are - The Lynch Foundation". www.thelynchfoundation.com. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Carolyn Lynch, philanthropist, dies at 69". Retrieved 2017-11-27.
- ^ Sullivan, Paul (November 8, 2013). "Peter Lynch Once Managed Money. Now He Gives It Away". The New York Times.
- ^ "The Lynches - Lynch School of Education - Boston College". Boston College. 2015-11-23. Archived from the original on 2017-03-04. Retrieved 2017-02-23.
- ^ a b Szaniszlo, Marie (2 October 2015). "Philanthropist Carolyn Lynch, 69". Boston Herald (obituary). Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Carolyn Lynch". NABC winners by name. American Contract Bridge League (acbl.org). Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ Alder, Phillip (6 December 2008). "Opening promises 7 Clubs, but reality proves otherwise". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ Alder, Phillip (13 December 2009). "For the Keohane winners, a finesse not taken". The New York Times.
- ^ "Lynch wins North American Swiss". American Contract Bridge League (acbl.org). Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ Alder, Phillip (13 February 2015). "A deal at the 2009 Baze Senior Knockout Teams". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ Alder, Phillip (16 August 2013). "Winners of the Roth Open Swiss Teams". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "International record for Carolyn Lynch". World Bridge Federation.
- ^ Alder, Phillip (28 November 2006). "A late surge brings a title at bridge event". The New York Times.
- ^ "Summer 2012 North American Bridge Championships". es:Confederación Sudamerica de Bridge [South American Bridge Confederation] (csbnews.org). 23 July 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Two in a row: Gupta wins Senior Knockout rematch". American Contract Bridge League (acbl.org). Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ Black hole apocalypse (television documentary). Nova. Archived from the original on 14 January 2018.
External links
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