The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is launching its annual campaign on Saturday, April 14, 2018, with a goal of raising $230,000. Every dollar donated to the Fond du Lac Family YMCA stays local and has a lasting impact on our community’s health and well-being. The Y counts on the generosity of our members and community to help people of all ages and from all walks of life, become more healthy, confident, connected and secure. Membership dues operate our facility while monetary gifts towards the Y’s Annual Campaign changes lives.
The Fond du Lac Family YMCA has a week of activities planned during “My Y Week”, taking place Monday, April 16th through Sunday, April 22nd, to raise awareness and funds for the Y’s annual campaign. Kim Laws, Director of Financial Development at the Y says, “My Y Week is a fun filled week designed to educate our members and the community about the impact the Y makes in people’s lives. There are lots of fun opportunities to support our Annual Campaign efforts, as well as activities where the Y is able to give back to our members. We invite everyone to take part and enjoy our theme days, by dressing up and joining the fun!” All proceeds from My Y Week activities benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign.
All week long the Y will be holding a Fitness Class Fundraising Challenge, with fitness classes competing to see which class can raise the most funds. The top fundraising fitness group will earn bragging rights and be recognized on a banner that will be hung in a fitness studio for a year.
Monday, April 16th, Make a Leader Monday – Show your patriotic pride by wearing red, white & blue.
6:00-10:00 am | CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF BREAKFAST -Enjoy a free campaign kick-off breakfast of healthy, patriotic pancakes & snacks, courtesy of FreshFit Meals.
4:30-7:30 pm | YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT USED BOOK FAIR
5:30-6:15 pm | NUTRITION SEMINAR: ADDRESSING EMPTY CALORIES – Free and open to Y members and the community.
Tuesday, April 17th, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Day – Wear yellow in support of cancer survivors.
9:00-11:00 am | FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS BY MARIAN UNIVERSITY NURSING STUDENTS
9:00 am-1:00 pm & 4:00-6:30 pm | LIVESTRONG LEMONADE STAND, hosted by YMCA Child Watch kids & LIVESTRONG at the YMCA participants.
5:30-6:15 pm | NUTRITION SEMINAR: ADDRESSING EMPTY CALORIES – Free and open to Y members and the community.
Wednesday, April 18th, Water Safety Wednesday – It’s a pool party at the Y! Get your goggles on, wear your water wings and find your flippers!
8:30-11:30 am & 4:30-7:30 pm | LUCKY DUCK POOL – Pick a duck for a chance to win a prize!
4:00-7:00 pm | FAMILY SWIM NIGHT AT THE Y – Bring your floaties, try your luck at log rolling or paddle boarding & enjoy family time in the pool. Free for Y members; discounted non-member family passes.
4:30-7:30 pm | YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT USED BOOK FAIR
Thursday, April 19th, Jersey Thursday – Show team spirit & support your team by wearing your favorite jersey or sports team gear.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm | SNACK FOR A CAUSE Make Your Own “Team Trail Mix”, and BBQ chicken and chipotle roasted sweet potatoes featured throughout the day for purchase, courtesy of FreshFit Meals.
5:00-6:00 pm | MEET THE MASCOTS – Have pictures taken with the Dock Spiders, “Weaver” and Marian University’s, “Sammy the Sabre.”
5:00-7:00 pm | SHOOT WITH THE SABRES – Wear your favorite jersey and come shoot hoops with Marian University men and women’s basketball players, and watch the Sabres on the court.
Friday, April 20th, Family Strengthening Friday – Be a hero for the day and wear your favorite superhero costume to the Y.
Or dress up in our photo booth gear, snap a pic and share it in support of My Y Week.
Saturday, April 21st, Fitness Fundraising Frenzy – It’s your last chance to help your favorite group fitness class win bragging rights at the Fitness Fundraising Frenzy.
A special group fitness class schedule will offer a variety of group fitness workouts, kicking off new releases of the Les Mills classes. Help us celebrate the 100th release of BODYATTACK by filling our gym with 100 participants taking the class at once. Try out a class new to you or give a personal training class a try. Space is limited for these classes and registration is not required. This special class schedule can be found online at fdlymca.org.
Sunday, April 22nd, Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser
Buffalo Wild Wings® will donate 10% of your total bill to the Fond du Lac Family YMCA. Tickets available at the YMCA to show to your server.