“THIS IS OUR Y” capital campaign

One YMCA pool is not enough.  The new Foothills Area YMCA capital campaign will raise contributions to build a second swimming pool as well as a gym, a walking track, and new fitness spaces, among other amenities.  The campaign, called “THIS IS OUR Y”, kicked off June 13 in an event attended by community leaders, YMCA members, and other supporters.  The goal is to raise as much as $10 million that’s to also provide for adult basketball, volleyball, and pickle ball programs.  One of the “Y”s major benefactors is the Oconee School District.  And through that arrangement, third graders are taught a survival swim program.  The Y is home to the high school swimming teams.  Funds raised are also to be designated for health and wellness programs including Rock Steady Boxing and Pedal for Parkinson’s, LIVESTRONG for Cancer Survivors, and Diabetes Prevention.