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A lifetime of Y fun

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Find inspiration in one member’s lifelong relationship with the YMCA.

Beka Butter Grathwol has made the Y a part of her whole life. She’s been a YMCA:

  • School Age Care kid
  • Swim Lessons participant
  • Swim Team competitor
  • Member
  • Camp du Nord family camper
  • Camp St. Croix day camper
  • Camp Widjiwagan overnight camper
  • Camp Menogyn team member

Now, she’s passing the Y tradition on to her own children. Find out why the Y has—and continues to have—a special place in Beka’s life.

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