Carolyn 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].

Carolyn Lynch
Born(1946-08-26)August 26, 1946
DiedOctober 1, 2015(2015-10-01) (aged 69)
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
Occupationphilanthropist
Spouse(s)Peter Lynch

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

Runners-up

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
  1. "Carolyn Lynch, world bridge champion - The Boston Globe". bostonglobe.com. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  2. "Who We Are - The Lynch Foundation". www.thelynchfoundation.com. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  3. "Carolyn Lynch, philanthropist, dies at 69". Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  4. Paul Sullivan (November 8, 2013). "Peter Lynch Once Managed Money. Now He Gives It Away". The New York Times.
  5. "The Lynches - Lynch School of Education - Boston College". Bc.edu. 2015-11-23. Retrieved 2017-02-23.
  6. "Philanthropist Carolyn Lynch, 69". www.bostonherald.com. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  7. "ACBL". web3.acbl.org. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  8. "Opening Promises 7 Clubs, but Reality Proves Otherwise". The New York Times. 6 December 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  9. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/crosswords/bridge/14card.html
  10. "Lynch wins North American Swiss - American Contract Bridge League". www.acbl.org. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  11. Alder, Phillip (13 February 2015). "A Deal at the 2009 Baze Senior Knockout Teams". Retrieved 1 December 2017 – via www.nytimes.com.
  12. "Winners of the Roth Open Swiss Teams". The New York Times. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  13. "International record for Carolyn Lynch". World Bridge Federation.
  14. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/arts/28card.html
  15. "Summer 2012 North American Bridge Championships". csbnews.org. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  16. "Two in a row: Gupta wins Senior Knockout rematch - American Contract Bridge League". www.acbl.org. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  17. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/black hole-black-hole-apocalypse.html
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