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Early Bird Online Auction launches for YMCA Win a Track Day at Area 27

The YMCA of Okanagan has announced the addition of an early bird online raffle, running June 3 – 17, to run in conjunction with the WMB Charity Golf Tournament, for whom they are the recipient of the event proceeds.

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Sue’s Y is Growth

When I was in high school, I remember playing field hocky outside RSS and witnessing the Athans pool being built next door. At the time, it was my dream to work here as a lifeguard, but never did I imagine what an impact this place would have on my life.

An outdoor Cycle class is under a large tent with dozens of participants dressed up brightly and cheering. There are bubbles blowing around the class and two children dancing in the foreground with one Cycle instructor on the a stage to the left leading the class.

Community raises a record breaking $123,000 at YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids

Almost a thousand local children will be able to access life-enriching Y programs all because the community came together and raised a record breaking $123,000 at the YMCA of Okanagan’s Cycle for Strong Kids event. Nearly 300 riders attended the Y’s largest annual fundraiser on Sunday May 29, raising heart rates and funds through participation in a huge outdoor cycle class.

Flavia's Y is Family

When I was 29 years old, I moved to Canada from Brazil with a dream of making a difference. It was a big life change; one that I was both scared and hopeful for. It meant leaving everyone I knew behind, finding a new home, and learning a new language. I had no idea, at the time, what a positive impact that decision would have on my life.

Large outdoor Cycle Class taking place under a tent with roughly 50 brightly dressed cyclists smiling and cheering

The Okanagan’s largest charity outdoor cycle class is back in person

After two years of cancelled events, the 15th Annual Cycle for Strong Kids is set to take place Sunday, May 29. The YMCA of Okanagan’s largest fundraiser of the year brings together hundreds of community members who are eager to ‘ride and raise’ so all local children and families have equal access to YMCA programs.

Cheryl's Y is Support

At the beginning of 2021, I was in the best shape of my life preparing to run a half marathon for my 60th birthday. Then everything changed drastically when I contracted COVID-19 and the virus impacted my cognitive abilities for the long term. Now a year later, as I continue to retrain my mind and body, the Y has become a vital part of my recovery.