YMCAs in Canada are helping people transform their own lives by offering opportunities for active recreation, and by freely sharing our expertise about the ingredients of good health for individuals and communities. Partnerships like those we forged this year with the CBC and the Assembly of First Nations are helping us share ideas and tools for healthy living more widely.
- "The YMCA has been a key member of the Live Right Now Advisory Board. As CBC motivates Canadians to live healthier lives, the YMCA has been there every step of the way with their knowledge, support and commitment to building strong communities."
Jennifer Dettman, CBC's Executive in Charge of Production, Factual Entertainment - "YMCA Healthy Kids Day showcases the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in a fun, inviting event. Combining community connection, fitness, and volunteerism, it encourages families to embrace exercise in to their own lives. It worked for our family!"
Mara St. Onge, mother of two, volunteer and member, YMCA of Greater Vancouver - "I have such admiration for the work the YMCA does. You level the playing field for all children in Canada – by giving kids the opportunity to participate fully in community life. There is no other organization that does this on this scale."
Dr. Jean Clinton, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience, McMaster University, speaking at the YMCA Healthy Child/Healthy Adolescent Development Conference November 2010