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  Swim lessons can prevent accidental drownings

  29/08/2018

  Kolton Johnson became water safe this summer after taking swim lessons with his instructor, Robert Goldberg. Swim lessons are included in every child membership, because the YMCA believes it is critical for everyone to learn about water safety and take preventative measures when near water. This is just one of the many ways the Y is working to drown-proof the Okanagan.

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• YMCA Open to all Wildfire Evacuees

  17/08/2018

  All YMCAs are opening their doors to people impacted by the wildfires burning across the province of BC.  The YMCA has 12 locations in Prince George, Kamloops, Victoria, Kelowna and the Lower Mainland.

  

• Cherry Blossom Triathletes exercise their hearts in many ways

  09/08/2018

  Malindi Elmore, along with her niece Lucy Deshon and son Charlie Hood, present the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign with a $1,700 donation from proceeds from the 2018 Kelowna Cherry Blossom Triathlon. 

  

• Looking back with Big Jack

  07/08/2018

  Jack Newton with children from the YMCA’s Summer Day Camp program Jack as he presented the YMCA of Okanagan with a cheque for $5,000 to benefit local children and youth who are living in financial need within our community.

  

• $60,000 raised at 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will support local children and families in need

  25/07/2018

  The 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Committee are proud after helping to raise $60,000 for the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign.

  

• Courage to swim across the lake at any age

  11/07/2018

  Amelia-Ahn Lou, 9, will be participating in this year’s Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim on July 14, 2018. Her swim instructor, Emalie Schueler, has been training her for the 2.1-kilometre swim across Okanagan Lake. The Across the Lake Swim Society generously donates event proceeds to make the YMCA Okanagan Swims Program possible, giving every third and fourth grader in School District #23 free swimming lessons in their commitment to drown-proof children living in the Okanagan.  

  

• Local Tom Harris Cellular stores raise $5K to send kids to camp

  10/07/2018

  The Tom Harris Cellular Team present the YMCA of Okanagan with a $5,000 donation to the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign, which will give local children in need the opportunity to attend a Y summer camp. 

  

• Gibson Contracting cares for local families

  05/07/2018

  Gibson Contracting, the Wyant Group and Valens GroWorks presented the YMCA of Okanagan with $7,217.17 raised at their client appreciation event and fundraiser in support of YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. This donation ensures more local underprivileged children, youth and families can access YMCA programs and services.  

  

• Boyd Autobody helps chip away at child inactivity

  03/07/2018

  Boyd Autobody & Glass presented the YMCA of Okanagan with $1,600 towards their YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. The donation will make it possible for more local underprivileged children, youth and families to attend child care, summer camps and other YMCA health programs they would otherwise not be able to afford.  

  

• Scholarship provides an opportunity for an aspiring young leader to pursue her education

  12/06/2018

  Madeline Bishop, a dedicated volunteer at the YMCA of Okanagan was chosen to be a recipient of the Ted Rogers Scholarships. Madeline will receive $2,500 per year for the next four years to pursue her post-secondary education. She was recognized for her role as a dedicated volunteer at the YMCA of Okanagan and young leader in the community.