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CELEBRATING
a Milestone YMCA of Greater Omaha 150 Years of Providing Firsts Gala When: October 8
CRAIG AND HEIDI LEFLER WITH BECCA AND CHRIS TOINTON
GARY AND KATHY GATE WITH MARK SPITZ
Where: CenturyLink Grand Ballroom Why: Established in 1866, the YMCA of Greater Omaha has been strengthening the community for 150 years. The Y has been make life changing impact to the children, adults and families through programs that focus on three key areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This year has served as a celebratory year for the Y, beginning with the community-wide weight loss challenge, a staff and board member balloon release, a Durham Museum exhibit on display through January 8, 2017 and the Gala.
JEFF AND BECKY SHARP
DR. JOE STOTHERT AND MAYOR JEAN STOTHERT
Special Guests: Keynote speaker was Olympic Gold Medalist, Mark Spitz. Inspirational speaker Sean Goode, of the YMCA of Greater Seattle performed a spoken word performance. Mayor Jean Stothert read a Mayoral Proclamation, proclaiming October YMCA of Greater Omaha month. Papillion Mayor David Black introduced Mark Spitz Attendance: 420
DANENE TUSHAR AND SCOTT MOORE
Amount Raised: The culmination of the yearlong Y150 fundraising campaign and celebratory Gala has raised over $400,000 for the YMCA of Greater Omaha. The proceeds will go toward improving the YMCA of Greater Omaha facilities and programs, to allow us to better serve the community.
SIGRID AND MIKE MOYLAN
Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. About: At the YMCA of Greater Omaha, strengthening community is our cause. We make life changing impact to the children, adults and families we serve through programs that focus on three key areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
BOB AND NANCY EDICK WITH ALAN AND ANNE BRODIN
STACIE AND JOEL FALK WITH ARUN AGARWAL
For more Information: www.metroymca.org
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