Move to Give

What Moves you to Give?

Every charity exists to make a positive impact, and the Y is no exception. What sets us apart is our commitment to addressing the diverse needs of our communities—whether it’s supporting overall wellbeing and health, providing access to quality childcare, fostering connections to reduce isolation, promoting equity and inclusion, or offering mental health support and resources.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Move to Give event is all about supporting these vital needs of our communities.

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Melissa (Remi's Mom) Lange

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Give to Help Children Learn to Swim

Did you know drowning is the leading cause of preventable death in children under ten years old? Your donation will provide a child in your community the opportunity to learn lifesaving skills through swimming lessons. Each year the YMCA provides lessons to over 5,500 children and youth!

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Give Equal Opportunities for Everyone to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

Did you know the YMCA provides over $1 million a year in financial assistance to ensure a healthy lifestyle is accessible to all? Serving over 50,000 people of all ages, the YMCA serves as a place for children, seniors, families spending quality time together, and neighbours reconnecting.

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Give to Help Youth Reach Their Full Potential

Did you know the YMCA supports 1 in 4 youth members with financial assistance? The Y provides youth opportunities to develop leadership skills, make friends, build healthy habits, earn volunteer hours, certifications and high school credits. Your donation will help allow youth to create healthy habits through memberships at a YMCA Health and Fitness Centre.

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$3,100.00
Fundraising Goal $4,000.00

My Message

Why I Choose to MOVE and Fundraise:

The YMCA has been a huge advocate and supporter of moms like me in our community who are working on improving their physical and mental health through fitness programs!

So much has happened since last year's Move to Give fundraiser for Remi and me!
Not only have I continued to improve my physical fitness and endurance through classes and strength training, but I have also taken it a step further by training to become a Cardio & Strength Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor! This training includes various online modules (covering everything from how to be an approachable coach to the anatomy of muscles and bones in our body!), a three-day in-class course that I traveled to Midland for, and now the apprenticeship aspect, where I shadow and teach portions of classes. My personal favorite is the Cardio Step Class, where I lead the warm-up and two combo routines.

This year, there isn't a team bus pull, but I’m so excited to be helping host some fun, themed workout classes instead! It’s going to be a great way to get moving, connect with the community, and support an amazing cause.

I want to inspire those who feel isolated in new motherhood—just like I did—to find their place at the YMCA and continue to thrive with such an amazing community and support system.

Now, Remi, on the other hand—she’s grown so much! Running, climbing, and dancing regularly. We still swim together, and she’s getting the hang of jumping in on her own. She’s finding her voice through her favorite sounds, like cows and horses, and lots of words (like Hi!, Bye!, and Music, to name a few). She also loves to join me on hikes, camping trips, and visits to the park.

This cause means so much to us, and if you're able, I would love for you to consider donating to support the YMCA and the incredible programs that help families like mine. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in strengthening our community and creating opportunities for others.

Thanks again for joining me in this exciting fundraiser to support my community.

Melissa (Remi's Mom) Lange

p.s. I love reading the words of encouragement and support that are included in the donations, so please add a small comment!

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The Impact of Your Support:
This annual event is crucial in breaking down financial barriers and ensuring that local families and individuals of all ages can access our life-changing programs. Did you know that 1 in 10 families in our region relies on crucial financial support to make memberships and programs accessible?

Location:
YMCA Wasaga Beach

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My Supporters (40)

Sam Caputo donated $125.00
Apr 27, 2025 8:36 PM
Norm Kribs donated $50.00
Apr 26, 2025 10:01 AM
Anonymous donor donated $50.00
Apr 13, 2025 11:29 AM
Keith Hennick left a message
Apr 12, 2025 9:19 PM
Best of luck for this worthy causr
Keith Hennick donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 12, 2025 9:18 PM
Adam left a message
Apr 12, 2025 9:12 PM
Thank you for your continued support of Move to Give and the Y!
Adam donated $50.00
Apr 12, 2025 9:11 PM
martyn reburn donated $25.00
Apr 12, 2025 4:31 PM
Carol K. donated $50.00
Apr 10, 2025 9:33 AM
Mary Lou left a message
Apr 10, 2025 8:11 AM
Way to give back to your community my friend!! Proud of you!
Mary Lou Kneeshaw donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 10, 2025 8:10 AM
Mary Lou Kneeshaw left a message
Apr 10, 2025 8:07 AM
Hi Melissa! So nice to see you again ! Congratulations on your amazing journey! SO proud of you! Give sweet Remi a little hug for me! Mary Lou
Loreta Packman donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 8, 2025 2:52 PM
Deborah Griffin donated $50.00
Apr 7, 2025 8:44 PM
Danielle Wyant donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 7, 2025 10:13 AM
Angela Gammieri donated $50.00
Apr 5, 2025 10:51 AM
Krystal Abu-Zahra donated $50.00
Apr 4, 2025 3:33 PM
Lisa Hunter left a message
Apr 4, 2025 12:42 PM
Way to go, Melissa (and Remi)!
The Hunters donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 4, 2025 12:42 PM
Rose suppa left a message
Apr 4, 2025 6:48 AM
Good cause ????
Nick & Rose Suppa donated $50.00
Apr 4, 2025 6:46 AM
Kaitlin Tindale donated $50.00
Apr 3, 2025 8:08 PM
Susan Browne donated $30.00
Apr 3, 2025 10:55 AM
Deb Mobbs left a message
Apr 3, 2025 9:18 AM
Go Girls Go!!!!!
Deborah Mobbs donated $50.00
Apr 3, 2025 9:18 AM
Deb left a message
Apr 3, 2025 5:35 AM
Way to go Melissa and Remi, I love seeing your smiling faces ??
Deb gollinger donated $100.00
Apr 3, 2025 5:34 AM
Anthony Meo donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 2, 2025 9:06 PM
Lou left a message
Apr 2, 2025 3:42 PM
Melissa, fund raiser extraordinaire!
Lou & Andy Lang donated $250.00
Apr 2, 2025 3:36 PM
Anonymous donor donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 2, 2025 1:51 PM
Eric and Mary Lange left a message
Apr 2, 2025 11:05 AM
your YMCA is amazing and deserves this support,
Eric and Mary Lange donated $1,000.00
Apr 2, 2025 11:02 AM
Eric and Mary Lange left a message
Apr 2, 2025 10:56 AM
Remi and Melissa you two both rock!
Norman Mackie donated $250.00
Apr 1, 2025 5:20 PM
Anonymous donor donated $50.00
Apr 1, 2025 4:41 PM
Ed R left a message
Apr 1, 2025 4:12 PM
Good luck.
Ed Rooney donated $50.00
Apr 1, 2025 4:11 PM
Tony Redmond donated $300.00
Apr 1, 2025 4:00 PM
Ezio Palmieri donated $25.00
Apr 1, 2025 3:59 PM