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Marcie's story
In 2006, Marcie's son, Caleb was diagnosed with Langerhan's Disease, a disorder of the white blood calls. He underwent numerous surgeries and chemotherapy and his family's finances were stretched to the point that they had to sell their house. Thanks for the Strong Community Campaign, Caleb and his brother were able to stay in School Age Child Care at their grade school and the whole family could keep their YMCA membership. The kids were able to attend Friday Family Nights every week and Caleb was finally able to learn how to swim. "Without help from the Strong Community Campaign, we never could have afforded it. The boys could attend day camp and they enjoy being with other kids and learning things every day. We love the YMCA and the financial assistance helps us tremendously," says Marcie.

Everyone’s a Y kid, from the active older adults in aquatics class, to the youngest member of Mommy & Me gymnastics. And they all find what they need at the YMCA—a place to belong, friends who care, the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe environment.

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 self esteem.
• $200
  Helps pay for a YMCA family membership for a single-parent family providing mentors, age-appropriate classes, fitness programs and a place to spend genuine quality time together.
• $100
  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 Kathy Wolf at the South County Family YMCA, (314) 849-9622.