STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN 2010

At the Y, we believe in prevention.
We believe that it is easier to keep a child healthy than to cure a disease.
We believe that recreation is cheaper than rehabilitation. We believe in role models.
We believe in strong characters, positive values and communities of support.
We believe prevention works.

      When we teach them to eat well and move often, we lower their risk of disease. 
       When we model balance, laughter and play, we lower their risk of depression.
       When we give them role models, we increase their chance for success in school.
       When we keep them challenged and engaged, we keep them away from drugs.
       When we help their parents raise strong kids, we help our entire community.

When you give a child a YMCA, you are giving that child safe out-of-school care, healthy foods, active living, quality time with family, a nurturing community and positive role models. When, together, we give this to thousands of our children, we give our community a generation of kids who are confident, healthy, strong and hopeful.

We believe, as it is said, that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Will you please consider your “ounce of prevention” investment into the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign 2010? Your entire donation is designated to YMCA Youth and Family Scholarships locally, ensuring that no child is ever turned away from the Y’s programs because of his or her family’s inability to pay.

We believe in prevention.
Please consider a donation to support your Y’s mission to build strong kids, strong families and a strong community.

For more information on the Strong Kids Campaign, please contact Julie Grossman at (541) 686-9622 or julie@eugeneymca.org.