Mike S.
Inspired by the YMCA: Mike Stollery Written by: Esther Griffin, Georgian College Mike Stollery joined the YMCA, located in St. Thomas, Ontario, when he was in his early 20s. As a runner, and fairly new to the city, he was…
Colleen Kelly-Desrochers – Member
Twenty Smiles in a Boat Written by: Ciara Spurling, Georgian College Student Colleen Kelly-Desrocher's slim fist drops into the lake water, the clear liquid creases into the groove of her hand, and sprawls aggressively from the centre of her clutched…
George Todd – Member
Strong Written by: Christina MacBean, Georgian College Student May 12, 1997 was the beginning of a brand new era for George Todd. With a new city, new home, new job, a lot was at stake on that cold day in…
Paula Hayden – Member & Volunteer
Paula's Home Away From Home Written by: Ashley Jewell Paula Hayden was born in Goose bay, Labrador, and spent her teen years growing up in Newfoundland. Paula had always been a giving person and had volunteered at multiple non-profit organizations.…
Doug Long – Member
A Long 50 Years Written by: Adam Fulford, Georgian College Student It’s 1961. Barrie Doug Long and some other boys from the high school could be found at the local YMCA on a typical afternoon or weekend. This branch of the…
Audrey S – Member, Gravenhurst Y
I love My Y. For about two years we looked after our two small granddaughters and their favourite place to go was to the pool. Every Thursday, on the day we looked after them, we brought them to the pool and gradually…
Jesse R – YMCA Lifeguard
"I started swimming at the Y when I was 10 years old" When my family moved to Wasaga Beach from Alberta, one of the first things my parents did was enroll my brothers and I in swimming lessons at the YMCA.…
Suzy N – Staff & Donor
What the YMCA Family Campaign Means to Me I work for the Y and I donate to the Y. I believe in what we do with donations. To know that my donation helps children, youth and adults directly in my…
Connor – Member
What would we do without our YMCA? We have been a part of the YMCA "family" for over 6 years now. We moved to Innisfil six years ago and did not know anyone in the area. Connor was six at…
Adam – Member
What would we do without our YMCA? We have been a part of the YMCA "family" for over 6 years now. We moved to Innisfil six years ago and did not know anyone in the area. Connor was six at…