Cycling for Strong Kids

Wow! This story is incredible. Don's Ride Brochure

Don Patterson is embarking on a cross country bike ride on June 25th in support of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. What makes this even more incredible is that he plans to complete the his journey in 28 days, which means an average daily ride of more than 250km!

To read about Don's full story, training, and journey updates visit his personal blog at  www.ykids.blog.com

Strong Kids

Watch our Y Champion Stephanie Mikalishen recite a quote that has personally inspired her to get involved in our community. You can also watch her story here.

Every year the YMCA provides local children with the chance to go to Camp Kanannaq and experience the wonders of the great outdoors. Run daily at Nukko Lake, Camp K is a place where kids can learn about nature and be physically active, acquire new skills, build self-confidence and establish lasting friendships.

This past week, we launched the Strong Kids Campaign in Prince George. Our goal is to help send at least 50 kids to camp - the equivalent of $8750.00! There are many ways you can be a part of this with us:

- Go to our Strong Kids page

- Click on the Giving tab on our Facebook page

- Make a bid on the birdhouses in the silent auction (in the lobby at Massey)

- Visit one of our Storytellers' pages:

     Karen Cameron

     Mark Miller

All of the proceeds stay in Prince George and will contribute directly to dozens of smiling faces and happy hearts.

“Your support of the Strong Kids campaign will allow the Family YMCA of Prince George to send underprivileged children to Camp Kanannaq this summer.  Help them reach their goal of raising enough funds that will give fifty local children the traditional Canadian summer camp experience of canoeing, archery and more - regardless of ability to pay.”

~ Trevor Linden

If you want to see more, please view our photos from the launch in the slideshow at right, or visit our Facebook photo albums! We also have photos of previous Camp K sessions.

As always, thank you for your support.