Local bike groups kick-off annual Y fundraising campaign
NORWICH – On Sunday, Aug. 28, riders from Doomsday NY and American Legion Post 189 held a rally at the Norwich Family YMCA to help kick-start the Y’s annual Open Doors scholarship campaign.
The rally consisted of a 104 mile ride beginning at the Norwich Y with a stop at Hotel Solsville in Madison County for lunch. Upwards of 70 riders participated in the journey, ultimately raising $2,500 to go towards the Open Doors campaign.
YMCA Executive Director Jamey Mullen said, “Each Fall we do an Open Door Scholarship campaign to raise money for scholarships at the YMCA, either for memberships or for programs.”
Mullen said this is the twelfth year of the Y raising money for this particular campaign. Every year the Y allocates $90,000 to give out in scholarships to people who are unable to afford a full membership or certain programs, and while they never raise dollar for dollar what they give out, they still go to the community asking for help. Last year’s campaign raised $82,000.
Additionally at the kick-start event, the Y, Doomsday NY, and riders from American Legion Post 189 have tried to recognize individuals who have been quitely volunteering in our community. At this year’s rally, the Y and members from both riding groups chose to recognize the Norwich Police Department for their hard work and volunteering.
“The Norwich Police Department is always there to make our community better and adding quality of life,” said Mullen. “We thought, ‘why don’t we recognize the police department for all they do in our community?’”
The bike rally was just the first in a series of fundraisers to take place this Fall. The Y is always accepting donations to their Open Doors scholarship campaign as they strive to continue to promote healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
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The rally consisted of a 104 mile ride beginning at the Norwich Y with a stop at Hotel Solsville in Madison County for lunch. Upwards of 70 riders participated in the journey, ultimately raising $2,500 to go towards the Open Doors campaign.
YMCA Executive Director Jamey Mullen said, “Each Fall we do an Open Door Scholarship campaign to raise money for scholarships at the YMCA, either for memberships or for programs.”
Mullen said this is the twelfth year of the Y raising money for this particular campaign. Every year the Y allocates $90,000 to give out in scholarships to people who are unable to afford a full membership or certain programs, and while they never raise dollar for dollar what they give out, they still go to the community asking for help. Last year’s campaign raised $82,000.
Additionally at the kick-start event, the Y, Doomsday NY, and riders from American Legion Post 189 have tried to recognize individuals who have been quitely volunteering in our community. At this year’s rally, the Y and members from both riding groups chose to recognize the Norwich Police Department for their hard work and volunteering.
“The Norwich Police Department is always there to make our community better and adding quality of life,” said Mullen. “We thought, ‘why don’t we recognize the police department for all they do in our community?’”
The bike rally was just the first in a series of fundraisers to take place this Fall. The Y is always accepting donations to their Open Doors scholarship campaign as they strive to continue to promote healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
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