My Y Week is April 14 - 21
My Y Week kicks off our Annual Campaign community fundraising.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN GOAL = $230,000
On April 14th we kick off My Y Week, the Y’s community-wide Annual Campaign kick-off week, to raise the awareness of how the Y impacts our community through charitable funds. During My Y Week we will be hosting a variety of campaign activities at the Y.
Every dollar donated to the Fond du Lac Family YMCA stays local and has a lasting impact on our community.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH - CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF
COMPETE FOR A CAUSE - 7:00 - 10:30 AM
COMPETE FOR A CAUSE is a personal challenge to test your strength, while strengthening the community. Test your abilities at planks, wall sits, burpees, push-ups, and pull-ups, for a chance to win one of 10 prizes.
Top prizes include:
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Three 30 minute personal training sessions, $30 GRIT card ($82.50 value)
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Two 30 minute personal training sessions, $15 GRIT card ($50 value)
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One 30 minute personal training session, $15 POUND card ($32.50 value)
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One $20 small group training card ($20 value)
ALL WEEK LONG
MONDAY, APRIL 16 - SATURDAY, APRIL 21
FITNESS FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE
Be a HERO and rally your classmates' competitive & GIVING spirit to see which fitness class can raise the most funds for the Y's Annual Campaign. Learn more about the challenge!
SILENT AUCTION BIDDING
Check out all of our auction baskets located in our main lobby, and bid to win!
POPCORN SALES
$2/bag for Faris flavored popcorn
CAMPAIGN T-SHIRT "GIVEAWAYS"
We will be “GIVING AWAY” t-shirts with every campaign donation.
Every $25-$49 donation will receive a short-sleeve campaign shirt. While supplies last.
Every donation of $50 or more will receive a long-sleeve campaign shirt. While supplies last.
MONDAY, APRIL 16TH
MAKE A LEADER MONDAY
Kicking off My Y Week with Patriotism & Pancakes!
Show your patriotic pride by wearing red, white & blue.
GIVE to help support the YMCA Youth in Government program, which provides leadership skills and helps build self confidence in our community youth.
FREE CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF BREAKFAST - 6:00-10:00 am
Enjoy a free campaign kick-off breakfast of healthy, patriotic pancakes and snacks, courtesy of FreshFit Meals.
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT USED BOOK FAIR - 4:30-7:30 pm
NUTRITION SEMINAR: ADDRESSING EMPTY CALORIES - 5:30-6:15 pm
Free and open to Y members and the community. Register here.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17TH
LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA DAY
Wear YELLOW in support of cancer survivors. 
GIVE to help Survivors recover, strengthen and belong, allowing them to reclaim their health.
LIVESTRONG LEMONADE STAND, COURTESY OF CHILD WATCH - 9:00am-1:00 pm; 4:00-6:30 pm
FRESHFIT LEMON AND COCONUT PROTEIN BALLS FOR SALE, while supplies last
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS BY MARIAN UNIVERSITY NURSING STUDENTS - 9:00-11:00 am
NUTRITION SEMINAR: ADDRESSING EMPTY CALORIES - 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Free and open to Y members and the community. Register here.
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!
GIVE to support water safety and free swim lessons.
FAMILY SWIM NIGHT AT THE Y - 4:00-7:00 pm
Bring your floaties, try your luck at log rolling, enjoy family time in the pool. Free for Y members; $10 per family household for community.
LUCKY DUCK POOL - 8:30-11:30 am; 4:30-7:30 pm
Pick a duck for a chance to win a prize!
Little ducks - $1 for kids, or Big Ducks – 1 pick for $5 / 3 picks for $10
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT USED BOOK FAIR - 4:30-7:30 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH
JERSEY THURSDAY
Show team spirit & support – wear your favorite jersey or sports team gear.
GIVE to support youth programs that build confidence, values and self-esteem.
SNACK FOR A CAUSE DAY - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, COURTESY FRESHFIT MEALS
Make Your Own "Team Trail Mix" from 9am-6pm, and BBQ chicken and chipotle roasted sweet potatoes from 10am-6pm available for purchase.
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SHOOT WITH THE SABRES - 5:00-7:00 pm
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
Hero for the day – wear your favorite superhero costume!
GIVE to support families in need build lasting memories and grow stronger together. Everyone has the power to change lives and be a community hero.
PHOTO FUN
Dress as your favorite hero or put on our SUPERHERO gear – then share, tweet, or snap a pic with #MyYWeek, #giveforabetterus #YHero #AnnualCampaign #familystrengthening
SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST
MY Y WEEK WRAP-UP
It's your last chance to help your favorite group fitness class win bragging rights!
FITNESS FUNDRAISING FRENZY - 6:30 am - 12:30 pm
JOIN THE FRENZY—AND TRY A CLASS NEW TO YOU! Help us to wrap up My Y Week with a special fitness schedule. Each class is only 30 minutes and is a great way to check out different class options that you’ve always wanted to try. This is also the final chance to GIVE to your favorite fitness class towards the FITNESS CLASS FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE.
Fitness Fundraising Frenzy schedule: Space is limited for each class. No sign-up required.