Carolyn Lynch
Carolyn Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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
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
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
- 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
- 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
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 the age of 69.[6] The Nova documentary Black Hole Apocalypse (2018) that aired on January 10, 2018 was dedicated in her memory.[17]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/crosswords/bridge/14card.html
- ^ "Lynch wins North American Swiss - American Contract Bridge League". www.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". 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.
- ^ https://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. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/black hole-black-hole-apocalypse.html