First off, I want to thank you. Individuals in the Valley of the Sun - more than 120,000 - made the Y an important part of improving their lives this year, through child care, exercise, social programs, teen development and family services that help us learn, grow and thrive. Through this campaign we are working to ensure a brighter future for the Chandler region. Together we will take some major challenges in our community. Your gift will help young people achieve their potential, empower community members of all ages to lead healthier lives, and strengthen the bonds of the community in Chandler by helping our neighbors.

One Team One Child is our promise, made through the Valley of the Sun YMCA’s Annual Campaign and Y Sports, to ensure that every child in our community, regardless of the ability to pay, has access to the programs they deserve. Our goal is to provide every child with the ability to grow their health, confidence and leadership skills through participation in Y sports.

By raising these dollars, we will be able to help a child join a team, gain skills, have fun and live a healthy life! I know what the YMCA meant to me growing up, and I want to ensure generations after me are able to also benefit from what the Y has to offer.