Honoring Mary Axthelm
Featuring Rocky Bliar
Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m.
Program begins promptly at 7:00 a.m.
Mary Axthelm is this year’s honoree and has has dedicated nearly three decades to enriching lives in Riverton. As the Program Director for ‘R’ Recreation at Central Wyoming College, she has fostered connection, growth, and recreation in the community. Her tireless efforts, from leading local youth sports leagues to launching ‘R’ Recreation, have created lasting opportunities for families and youth in Riverton. Her proudest achievement is helping bring the Boys & Girls Club to Riverton in 2020, and in August 2024, the Club moved to its new location at 510 N. 1st Street.
Rocky Bleier, a Vietnam War veteran and four-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, will attend the Boys & Girls Club of Riverton’s 5th Annual Awards & Recognition Breakfast. Bleier’s football career was nearly cut short when he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he sustained life-threatening injuries in combat. Despite being told he would never play football again, he defied the odds and fought his way back to the NFL, playing for 11 seasons with the Steelers and becoming a key player in their four Super Bowl victories. His journey from a wounded soldier to a champion athlete is a testament to resilience, hard work, and unwavering determination.
Beyond his accomplishments on the field, Bleier has dedicated his life to supporting veterans and first responders through organizations such as the Purple Heart Foundation, the Warriors to Citizens Foundation, and the National Flag Foundation. His commitment to helping others overcome adversity has made him a sought-after speaker, inspiring audiences nationwide with his message of hope and perseverance
There is no cost to attend the breakfast, but guests are asked to make a meaningful contribution to the Boys & Girls Club of Riverton.