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110 Years of Gundy. A Legacy That Lives on for Generations to Come.
At 110 years young, Lenore “Gundy” Costello is a supercentenarian, the oldest living Girl Scout member, and a woman whose extraordinary life has inspired generations.
She was the executive director of Girl Scouts Heart of Florida Council (part of GSWCF) from 1976 to 1950. During that time, she founded and built Camp Wildwood. Ever since, Gundy has spent her life opening doors to outdoor experiences, global travel, discovery and friendship for Girl Scouts.
This year, Gundy has one special birthday wish: to help Camp Wildwood continue inspiring girls for generations to come.
Help us surpass our $11,000 goal for Camp Wildwood in honor of Gundy before Giving Day ends! Here’s how your gift will help:
- $11 gives a Girl Scout have her first equestrian experience!
- $110 supports a Girl Scout’s Camp Wildwood trip during Summer Camp!
- $1,100+ feeds and cares for one of our 16 horses!
- $11,000+ is a Legacy Gift that improves our buildings and enhances year-round experiences at Wildwood’s Homestead Village, Equestrian Area and Nature Center -- helping Gundy’s Legacy at Camp Wildwood last for generations to come!
Announcing a Rare Honor for an Extraordinary Woman
On her milestone birthday, the City of Lake Alfred is hosting a parade and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida is honoring her as the first recipient of the Lenore “Gundy” Costello Luna Moth Award. Named for Gundy and the rare and beautiful luna moth, the annual award recognizes exceptional volunteers who inspire outdoor exploration and travel. It is a lasting tribute to Gundy’s belief in the transformative power of the outdoors.
A Special Thanks to YOU, Our Proud Girl Scout Supporters
Our goal is to raise $11,000 by the end of Giving Tuesday on December 1. All donations will be celebrated on a 2027 Commemorative Plaque in Camp Wildwood’s Costello Lodge marking Gundy’s 110th birthday and historic legacy. Anyone who gives over $11 will receive a Proud Girl Scout Supporter Patch, and those giving $100+ will receive a magnet.
