Hi friends,

As a member of the Board of Advisors for the O’Fallon MO Family YMCA, I recently accepted the challenge of participating in an effort to raise money for the YMCA 2021 Annual Campaign.  

The Y is committed to ensuring everyone can enjoy the Y and makes financial assistance available through your donations. We offers a great variety of programs and activities that help people of all ages and abilities grow in spirit, mind and body, and we work to strengthen community.

The Y is much more than a gym.  We offer a wide variety of programs from Livestrong Cancer Survivorship, Drowning Prevention, Veteran Support, Before and After School Care, sports and health and fitness lifestyle classes.  

The YMCA was quick to step up to serve during the Covid-19 Pandemic by providing childcare for first responders when other options weren't available as well as continuing to provide safe and responsible alethic activities for children and adults were allowable.   

Our goal, and one that is very personal to me, is to provide an inclusive environment where all members and participants are equally part of our Y community.  

I am asking you to help by joining me in supporting the Y’s fundraising efforts with a donation.  Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of many!  

You are the one making a difference with your gift. Your gift of any amount helps. Here are a few ways to show how your gift could help the community:  

Drowning Prevention and Swim Lessons for 20 children: $1,000 

Before and After School Care for 3 children: $3,000 for 1 month 

Livestrong Cancer Survivorship Program 1 Participant (12 Weeks): $750 

Youth Sports Programs for 10 kids: $550 

Yearly Household Membership: $950 

Any amount you choose to give makes a difference.  Please join me and the volunteers and staff at the O'Fallon Family YMCA in giving and to make an impact in the lives of all who need it. 

Sincerely,

Tracee S. Raife