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The owner of Fresh Air and his team have long been supporters of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. And we couldn’t be more grateful for their sponsorship and participation in making Cycle for Strong Kids the Y’s largest and most successful fundraising event.

Grant and Wendy Delcourt believe healthy communities start with healthy people. That’s why Grant, who leads the Delcourt Advisory Group at Scotia Wealth Management, his team and family, take a very active role in supporting their community.

What is your name?  Carol Kipps-Sewell. What is your position with the Y?  Employment Facilitator. What Y Centre/program do you work with?  YConnects, Career Development Services, Pandosy Street.

What is your name?  Jason Nijjar. What is your position with the Y?  Mindfulness Facilitator. What Y Centre/program do you work with?  Mindfulness Department of the Community Division. What do you always find yourself saying? “Be, and enjoy being”

What is your name?  Avery Lawrence. What is your position with the Y?  Aquatic Manager. What Y Centre/program do you work with?  The Kelowna Family Y.

What is your name?  Alyssa Cavill What is your position with the Y?  I am a swim instructor and head lifeguard. I have been working at H20 for just over two years now. I also took swimming lessons at both the Rutland YMCA and H20 since I was a baby, up until I got my lifeguarding certifications.