Thursday, February 11, 2010

Strong Kids Matter

Every year, we dedicate one blog post to the amazing work that the YMCA does in our community.  As most of you know, the YMCA is a huge part of our lives.  The girls are on a first name basis with many of the employees and members; they both learned to swim there; and last summer, Elizabeth's four weeks at Camp basically changed her life, turning her into an outgoing, confident little girl.  Her Camp experience completely energized Lee and I - if Camp could make such amazing changes in our little girl, imagine what it could do for the underprivileged children in our community - and we decided to pour more of ourselves into the fundraising campaign this year.  Each year, our YMCA provides more than $300,000 in financial assistance to local families - $300,000!!  We are both committed to raising as much money as possible so that as many families as possible get the financial assistance necessary for their children to go to Camp this summer - or participate in any other program our YMCA offers.
Today, the YMCA kicks off the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign - ALL of the money raised during this campaign supports Kids Korner, Camp Ingersoll, aquatics and fitness memberships for those in financial need.  Now - more than ever - we need your help.  Click here to donate (or on the Strong Kids icon on the right side of the page) - and drop us a note or comment when you do.  No donation is too big or too small.  Thanks everyone!!

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