Member Spotlight - Lynne Suzette Carter
International Boxing Judge, WISC Philadelphia Leader

Our newcomer, Lynne Suzette Carter is an International Boxing Judge and the Founder and Executive Director of a non-profit organization, “A Fight for the Cause Foundation.”

Lynne has been a boxing judge since 1982 and travels all over the world on behalf of the sport. On several occasions she was the 1st female or African American female to judge in foreign countries. She is a member of all the World Boxing Organizations and has received many accolades for her accomplishments. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Citizen’s Award, at the Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. In 1998 and 2000, she was named “Judge of the Year.” Philadelphia City Council, Camden City Council and the Philadelphia Bar Association honored her as a “Pioneering Woman in Boxing”. In March 2007, she received the “Guiding Light in the Community Award” founded by Congressman Lucien Blackwell, for her outstanding community work.

Some of Lynne’s other interests are: Fundraising, Organizing Special Events, Sports Travel, and Meeting and Convention Planning. She has organized or assisted in the implementation and coordination of numerous events such as: Singing for Katrina Gospel Concert, A Fight for the Cause Fundraising Gala (Katrina), World Champion Bernard Hopkins Victory Parade, American Diabetes Annual Gala, October Gallery Expo, Magic Johnson Foundation, Celebrity Billiard Championships, Book Signings, Sporting Events and a host of others. She is presently planning a “Legends in Boxing Gala in South Africa.”

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