12, March 2014
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KG YMCA Casino Night March 8 – So much more than a fun night Casino Night at the Y is on March 8th from 5 pm-10 pm and is so much more than a fun night, it’s a cause. Our event, just like many others that we have, focus on raising proceeds that go into our “Open Doors” Program. Our Open Doors program is all about the Y welcoming anyone, whether it is an individual or family regardless of their financial income. The Y makes an impact on everyday lives and the community. We have the power to make change by bringing people together, nurturing potential, and being community-centered. Our cause means so much more when we can incorporate our three focus areas – Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The Y and our Open Doors Program does just that. To give you more insight into the difference that we can make possible, we have a story to share with you. This story is one of many that we have. It is about a girl named Samantha Tubbs and her start with the Y and our Open Doors Program, her journey of swimming and how she got to where she is now.
Samantha Tubbs had never thought about swimming competitively until her best friend asked her to join the King George YMCA summer swim team. Samantha was a bit nervous because she born with an undeveloped arm below the elbow with no hand. But the 14 year old did everything else typical girls her age do – read, play video games and make friendship bracelets. So Samantha gave it a try and not only did she swim, she swam very well! Her talent caught the attention of the other coaches who encouraged her parents to get her lessons and a swim coach. Her dad, Ray, who has homeschooled Samantha since kindergarten, wanted to support her talent but money and facilities were limited. “Since there were no other indoor swim facilities in King George, we needed to join the Y.” When Ray met with Elizabeth Clark, the Executive Director of the King George Y, Elizabeth made sure the family got a membership they could afford and introduced them to Linda Davis and Ken Novell who are long time Y aquatic supporters who found Samantha a swim coach. After months of
swimming every day and working with a swim coach, Samantha beat out the 3 time Para winner in her swim group in her first Para swim meet! Samantha is now training for the National Para swim meet in Miami to qualify for the Olympic Para Team. “The Y is our second family, without it we could not afford to support her dream and her talent would have been wasted,” Ray Tubbs. Samantha is looking forward to the summer to swim again for the Y summer swim team with her friends. Until then she will be working on her favorite stroke, (breaststroke) and helping teach 2nd graders to swim in the Y outreach program. With encouragement of the Y lifeguards, Samantha’s younger sister is learning to swim and her Mom is enjoying the Zumba classes. “We are amazed at all the activities and services the Y provides,” Tubbs family. As you have read above, the Y is more than just a facility, more than a gym, we are a cause. We have events, like Casino Night, to help put our proceeds back into our community and our members. We will do everything we can to
get anyone a membership. We will continue to make an impact in our community. We will continue to give back to YOU. The Y is FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FOR HEALTHY LIVING, and FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. The Y. So Much More. Support your community by supporting our cause. Buy your tickets for Casino Night now at the King George Family YMCA – Call 540-775-YMCA (9622) to purchase tickets or stop by the Y!
BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY BE A CASINO NIGHT SPONSOR LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP: Title Sponsorship - $2,000.00 Company logo will be included with all media and promotional events Company logo on the prize table Included in the B 101.5 remote marketing program 10 complimentary tickets Table Sponsor - $500.00 Logo on one of the roulette, craps, or poker tables 4 complimentary tickets Table Sponsor - $250.00 Logo on a black jack table
Contact Elizabeth Clark for more information at: 540-775-9622 or eclark@family-ymca.org
The Y. So Much More
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