A POSITIVE
DIFFERENCE
This May, Reach and Rise said goodbye to one our original mentors, Jill Swanson. Jill became a Tall with the youth mentoring program 3 years ago. Jill originally became a mentor because she wanted to make a positive difference in someone’s life, and was willing to give an hour each week to hanging out with a child in the community. Jill completed the mentor training and was matched with Darla Rousseau. For the past 3 years, they’ve been regularly meeting and doing a variety of things, like going to hockey games, bike rides, the movies, ice skating, and most recently creating some Pinterest projects.
Jill’s also seen a great change in Darla in the past few years. "The number one positive change that I’ve seen is her confidence. She used to be so quiet and reserved, but she's totally blossomed."
When asked about her overall experience with Reach and Rise, Jill said, “I loved it. I don't know why anyone would dislike it. Seeing someone that doesn't have any confidence and helping them reach inside themselves and pull it out is one of the best feelings in the world. I think that everyone should do it because all it takes is one positive role model to make a difference. You might think that you don't have what it takes, but you do."
Jill’s been a great encouragement for Darla, "I always told her that nothing was impossible. I've encouraged her to go for her goals. She wants to be a Vet when she grows up, so I've told her to do that you need to work hard in school and keep your end goal in mind."
WANNA MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE'S LIFE? EMAIL KRISTIN, HERE.
REEL 'EM IN
YOUTH FISHING DERBY
Join us for an evening of fun to benefit the Reach and Rise Youth Mentoring Program at the Aberdeen Family YMCA. This event is for youth of all ages. Prizes will be awarded for Most Fish Caught & Biggest Fish Caught in each age division (Boys & Girls, ages 9 and under, 10-12, and 13-15). Registration begins at 4:30 day of. For
more information, please contact Kristin at
krotert@aberdeenymca.org or by calling 605.225.4910.
WANT MORE INFO ABOUT THE DERBY? SEE OUR FLYER, HERE.
JUST SCAN IN AND
YOU COULD WIN!
It’s our 100 Days of Summer event and we are giving away a $5 SUBWAY gift card each day from now until September 9th. We will randomly choose a name from the previous days scan report so make sure you bring your membership card and use the YMCA this summer! We look forward to seeing you!
Also, join us for
FRIEND FRIDAYS! This is your chance to have friends and family try the YMCA for FREE! Every Friday this summer have a friend join you at the YMCA to workout in the Wellness Center, take a Group Fitness class, or take a dip in the pool. Want more details? Stop by Member Services today.
UPCOMING EVENT:
BULL RUN 2015
Registration will be starting soon for the 14th Annual BULL RUN, Saturday, July 25th. Events include ½ Marathon, 10K, 5K, Fun Walk & Munchkin Run. We will be featuring chip timing again by Pickle Events. First event begins at 7:00am.
WANT MORE INFO ABOUT THE BULL RUN? VISIT OUR WEBSITE, HERE.
