Carolyn Lynch
| Carolyn Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1946 |
| October 1, 2015 (aged 69)October 1, 2015 (aged 69) | |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | 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, co-founded of the Lynch Foundation in 1988, and served as 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]
Lynch married Peter Lynch on May 11, 1968 and moved to Marblehead in 1970. Together, they raised three daughters: Mary, Annie and Elizabeth.[3] Lynch died in October 2015 due to complications of leukemia at age of 69.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Carolyn Lynch, world bridge champion - The Boston Globe". bostonglobe.com. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ↑ "Who We Are - The Lynch Foundation". www.thelynchfoundation.com. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Carolyn Lynch, philanthropist, dies at 69". Retrieved 2017-11-27.
- ↑ Paul Sullivan (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". Bc.edu. 2015-11-23. Retrieved 2017-02-23.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Philanthropist Carolyn Lynch, 69". www.bostonherald.com. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
- ↑ "ACBL". web3.acbl.org. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ↑ "Opening Promises 7 Clubs, but Reality Proves Otherwise". The New York Times. 6 December 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/crosswords/bridge/14card.html
- ↑ "Lynch wins North American Swiss - American Contract Bridge League". www.acbl.org. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ↑ Alder, Phillip (13 February 2015). "A Deal at the 2009 Baze Senior Knockout Teams". Retrieved 1 December 2017 – via www.nytimes.com.
- ↑ "Winners of the Roth Open Swiss Teams". The New York Times. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ↑ "International record for Carolyn Lynch". World Bridge Federation.Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 23: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/arts/28card.html
- ↑ "Summer 2012 North American Bridge Championships". csbnews.org. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ↑ "Two in a row: Gupta wins Senior Knockout rematch - American Contract Bridge League". www.acbl.org. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
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