On Friday, October 19th over 850 YMCA School-Aged Child Care participants from programs across the Lower Mainland to Sea the Sky will participate in the 5th Annual YMCA Walk for Strong Kids.
Funds raised at this family event will enable the Y to provide direct financial assistance so all kids can access YMCA programs.
Did you know 1 in 5 children receive financial assistance to access YMCA programs thanks to the support of our generous donors?
Why do we have this event? Kids are walking for kids. Our little philanthropists are given an envelope and will be asking their friends and family for support. 100% of all funds raised go to supporting children and families in our YMCA community.
Families like Adam:
When Adam was 6 years old, he was abandoned by his mother and, with his father nowhere in sight, his Grandmother became his caregiver. Wanting to do the best for her grandson and with very limited financial resources she turned to the YMCA for support. Adam was able to get a fully subsidized membership to the YMCA so that he can participate in programs, be active, learn new things and, most importantly, feel safe, accepted and cared for. Over the last three years, Adam has learned to swim, made new friends, and has truly become one strong kid! Now, at nine years old, Adam is reaching his potential thanks to the generous donors who made donations to the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign!
Adam is one of the hundreds of children in our community that we have been able to help. All children deserve the opportunity to grow up healthy, have fun and just be kids. I hope you’ll join me in helping kids like Adam. Please show your support by making a donation today! Thank you.