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During the pandemic, Bill noticed his eldest son (who was 2 years old at the time), developing a fear of swimming. But without being able to go to the pool he and his wife struggled to address it during those formative years.
Now, thanks to your support, Bill and his family are helping their son face his fears at the Y pool!
As a family, every week, they head to the pool for their own “Everybody Swims Night.” Bill helps their two youngest kids in their swim lessons, and his wife enjoys using the lap pool.
Seeing his younger siblings learn to swim and his parents enjoy the water has been incredible encouragement for Bill’s eldest son.
It’s because of your support that families like
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YOU HELPED CREATE A SUPPORTIVE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
In this newsletter, you’ll read all about how your generosity made an impact on local families and individuals. Thanks to you, they now call the Y their health and wellness home!
You’ve helped provide a supportive and safe place for families to learn how to swim. Because of you, they’ve got the encouragement they need to do hard things.
Thanks to you, individuals are learning new exercises, taking group fitness classes, and even getting stronger while recovering from injury.
The generosity of donors like you helps provide a welcoming and inclusive place for members of our community to prioritize their health and wellness. All while making new friends who uplift and support them.
YOUR SUPPORT HELPED WENDY GAIN CONFIDENCE
THANKS TO YOUR INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY, WENDY IS HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER THAN EVER
Wendy recently moved to Burlington and has been adjusting to her new life as a retiree. She came to town without knowing anyone and immediately looked to the Y.
She was hoping to make new friends and restore some structure to her life. But Wendy found so much more at the Y!
Thanks to you, Wendy has found a fitness routine she loves and feels happier and healthier than ever! But she also has found a supportive and inclusive community.
Thank you for being here and for your support.
With Gratitude,
President & CEO
When Wendy started taking group classes, she gained renewed confidence. The instructors were encouraging as she learned new exercises, and Wendy made new friends along the way.
“THE Y LITERALLY GIVES ME REASON TO GET OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING! THANK YOU!”
– WENDY
Now, she shares, “The Y literally gives me reason to get out of bed in the morning!”
Thank you for helping people like Wendy feel welcomed and included in our community. Your support provides a place to create new habits, make new friends, and gain confidence.
YOU HELPED JASON RECOVER FROM AN INJURY
YOUR GENEROSITY HELPED PROVIDE JASON A PLACE TO GET STRONGER AND BE INSPIRED
Jason and his family have been coming to the Y for years and love being a part of the vibrant community.
But a painful knee injury in early 2022 changed their routine.
“THANKS TO OUR Y FOR SUPPORTING MY FITNESS GOALS!” – JASON
Faced with a daunting journey back to full health, Jason was thankful he could perform much of his recovery at the Y and still be with the supportive community.
As Jason focused on rehabilitation, he also gained a deeper interest in fitness, which supported his overall strength and prepared him for activities outside of the Y. As he recovered from injury, he learned more about weightlifting, and his excitement grew.
Now Jason is back to full health, has continued to
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Bill’s have a safe place to create fond memories, bond together, and even face their fears.
Thank you for being a part of this special community that uplifts one another and supports local families.
Dima is a local single mom who works hard to provide for her kids. She knows she should prioritize physical activity, but she isn’t sure where to start and wants the accountability of the Y community.
Dima really wants to learn to enjoy exercise, get stronger, and get healthier. But she’s struggling to afford a Y membership.
Your gift today of $63 will provide someone like Dima with a month of health and wellness at the Y.
You will provide Dima and others like her with a month of membership so she can start building healthy habits, get stronger, and enjoy all the benefits of this supportive Y community.
Like you, I want neighbors like Dima to join the Y community and grow stronger and healthier together.
Will you please help provide a neighbor with a month of membership at the Y today?
ABOUT THE YMCA
We are an inclusive, nonprofit organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. Strengthening community is our cause.
Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, race, sex, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We value an environment that fosters dignity, respect, fairness, and appreciation for all aspects and dimensions of diversity.
OUR PROMISE
We promise to steward your gift according to the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Yes, Dan! I want to help someone in our community gain health and wellness at the Y!
Enclosed is my gift of:
$63 to provide 1 person with a month of health and wellness at the Y.
$126 to provide 2 people with a month of health and wellness at the Y.
$252 to provide 4 people with a month of health and wellness at the Y.
$____________________ to help as much as possible!