YMCA of Okanagan smashed its event fundraising record, raising $75,000 at its 9th Annual Cycle for Strong Kids event. In 2014, the event raised $63,000.
Held at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, nearly 300 participants raised funds and took part in unintimidating hourly stationary cycle classes with music, prizes, snacks and more. Many individuals and teams dressed up in costumes to make the event even more fun.
“Funds raised at Cycle for Strong Kids will impact hundreds of children and families in the Okanagan,” said Rhonda Zakala of the YMCA of Okanagan. “Thanks to the generous support of those who donated and came out to cycle, children and families who need it most will be able to access affordable Y programs including preschool and before and after school care.”
One in five children enrolled in Y programs—including membership, swim lessons, preschool, before and after school care and more—require financial assistance in order to participate. At the YMCA, no one is turned away because of an inability to pay.
