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The Y makes strengthening our communities our cause. We count on the generosity of our donors to help us nurture life lessons in kids, foster health and well-being among people of any age, bring people together to pursue passions old and new and provide mutual support for everyone in our neighborhoods.

Committed to providing over $6 million in financial assistance each year to help people of all ages and from all walks of life be more healthy, confident, connected and secure, the YMCA of San Diego County recently launched the 2012 Annual Support Campaign. The campaign continues through March.

Read more about how the generosity of community donors keeps the Y available for kids and families who need it most.

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Evan Boogie Boarding at YMCA Camp SurfDear YMCA Camp Donors,

Thank you so much for your generous contributions to the YMCA Camps. My 10 year old son Evan attended Camp Surf for the first time this summer, it was also his first sleep-away camp experience and he had a blast.

It was so nice for him to escape his day to day difficulties for 6 days and just be a kid. Evan’s father and I are recently divorced; his dad moved 85 miles away and doesn’t see Evan very often. Evan has experienced great loss in his life due to his Dad’s struggle with mental illness and the physical distance. This loss weighs heavily on his heart and mind each day.

As a single mom, I feel tremendous gratitude for the financial aid we have re­ceived. I would not have been able to send Evan to camp otherwise. I also appreciate the much needed break.

Evan at YMCA Camp Surf's Archery Range

Evan would like to return to Camp Surf every year and would like to someday be a counselor there. Thank you for giving my son a summer he will remember fondly.

Sincerely,

Francine

*As of 2012, Evan's dad has recently returned to San Diego after living in Hawaii for a year. Evan and his dad are getting reacquainted and his dad is managing his mental illness much better. Evan is much happier now that his dad has returned. He is also looking forward to this summer when he can go back to YMCA Camp Surf.

Evan with his YMCA Camp Surf Pals

LEVELS OF GIVING

$25 per month...

enables 6 kids to learn skills and build confidence.

$50 per month...

makes it possible for a family to become involved members of the YMCA.

$125 per month...

allows 12 kids to attend a YMCA day camp creating an experience that lasts a lifetime.

$250 per month...

enables 24 children to attend character-building YMCA afterschool programs.

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