With 35 percent of its 2026-27 goal of $215,000 already raised, the Balsillie Family YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign is well on its way to meeting its goal come June 30th.
That said, as Giving Tuesday on December 1st nears, the Strong Kids Committee is hopeful that the YMCA’s mission to ensure no child, youth or family is turned away from programs and camps due to financial barriers resonates with people.
Committee chair Shaun Pearce speaks to the campaign’s guiding mantra.
Pearce says it’s his hope that people keep the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign in mind when Giving Tuesday rolls around.
Pearce says supporting youth not only provides a huge dividend in terms of the future, but also provides, through YMCA programs, the opportunity to put their phones down, be active and have fun.
The 9th annual Night in White Garden Party held in September at Johnson’s Greenhouse and Garden Centre raised $45,000 for the Strong Kids Campaign.
To make an online donation to the campaign, visit https://ymcaofceo.ca/support/.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
