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YMCA of Burlington & Camden Counties Holds Camden Riversharks Fundraiser to Support “Send Kids to Y Camp Campaign”
Enjoy a night at the ballpark while helping local children attend Y camp by joining the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties on Friday, July 26 at 7:05 p.m. to see Camden Riversharks vs. Somerset Patriots. Tickets are just $10.
Game highlights include a performance in the 7th inning stretch by YMCA Broadway Bound Players and the “first pitch” thrown by Tim Kerrihard, President/CEO of the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties.
“A positive camp experience can help children learn, grow and thrive,” said Dana Collins, Executive Director of Child Care and Camp. “Our ‘Send Kids to Y Camp’ campaign is about giving all children in Burlington and Camden counties the opportunity to attend summer day camp. The campaign will provide over $75,000 in camp scholarships to families in need."
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Additional subsidies of nearly $200,000 will be provided this year for camps with special populations. This funding will benefit Camp No Worries (camps for children living with cancer and their siblings), and Camp Connections (children with special needs).
To purchase Riversharks tickets or to make an online donation to support Send Kids to Y Camp, visit www.ymca-bc.org, stop by the Mt. Laurel YMCA or Burlington-Riverfront YMCA.
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About the Y
The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation that is building strong kids, families and communities through programs designed to improve an individual’s spirit, mind and body. The YMCA serves more than 10,000 members in Burlington and Camden Counties through its two full facility sites in Mt. Laurel and Burlington-Riverfront, and more than 25 program sites in Burlington and Camden Counties. YMCA services include aquatics, preschool, youth and teen programs, fitness programs, family programs and childcare services. Social opportunities for seniors and the disabled, community education and summer camps are offered as well. For more information, visit www.ymca-bc.org.
