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Yuriy's Story
When Yuri came to St. Louis, he went to the Edward Jones Family YMCA because, as he put it, “Every Siberian boy wishes to swim!”
Father of Eve, 12, and Maxim, 6, Yuri lost his job one year ago. “The YMCA was the first who was able to give my kids and me helping hands,” he says of the financial assistance he received thanks to those who give to the Strong Community Campaign. “I was able to continue my membership—I don’t know if I could have survived that time without the YMCA.”

While he was out of work, Yuri decided the time was right to get healthy, and started working out and swimming at the YMCA every day. The friendly atmosphere at the Y helped him stay motivated. His children started going with him and taking swim lessons. His daughter Eve joined the swim team and Maxim plays soccer. After a year of YMCA membership, Yuri lost 100 pounds and rebuilt his family.
Yuri is happy to pass on his experience to anyone who is ready to feel better and find a supportive community. “The YMCA is now part of my life,” Yuri says. “Thank you again.”

The YMCA mission is at the heart of all of our programs: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We can only live up to our mission, and truly serve all who need us, with the help of committed and generous donors like you who give to the YMCA Strong Community Campaign. Your help ensures that no one, of any age, race, gender or ability, will ever be turned away from a YMCA program because they can’t afford it. Your help ensures that every kid can be a Y kid. Please consider a gift today.

How does my gift help?

• $1,000
  Enables a child or adult with disabilities to participate in YMCA programs with extra support through the Inclusion Services program, where they discover their own strength and build spirit.
• $830
  Allows a deserving family to enjoy all the benefits, community, and education the Edward Jones Family YMCA has to offer for one year.
• $175
  Helps cover the cost of safe, quality care for a child in one of the YMCA’s many preschool, child care or day camp programs, ensuring that no child is home alone.
• $50
  Provides Arthritis Aquatics classes for an older adult, increasing mobility and offering fun and fellowship.

For more information, please contact Lisa Roth at the YMCA of Greater St. Louis, (314) 436-1177, or your local YMCA branch.