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YMCA Makes a Difference in the Community

jeffrey.needham — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000

YMCA Makes a Difference in the Community jeffrey.needham Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00

KARE TV (NBC) – Y shared info and demonstrated Tai Chi and how it helps seniors stay strong and avoid falls - watch

KMSP TV (FOX) - YMCA CycleHealth Kidarod - watch

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KSTP TV (ABC) - YMCA and Orthology partnership - watch

Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine - YMCA builds on the momentum of January resolutions and commitment to healthy living – plus the benefits of a personal trainer - read

KARE TV (NBC) – YMCA shared how to reframe new year’s resolutions and participate in programs to manage diabetes, MS and Parkinson’s Disease - watch

YMCA CycleHealth Hosts Fifth Annual Kidarod to Promote Kids’ Wellness February 23

jeffrey.needham — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:03:37 +0000

YMCA CycleHealth Hosts Fifth Annual Kidarod to Promote Kids’ Wellness February 23 jeffrey.needham Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:03

Maple Grove, MN – CycleHealth, a kid-powered wellness initiative of the YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will host the fifth annual Kidarod at Fish Lake Regional Park on Saturday, February 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event includes a family racing hour at 4:00 p.m., followed by kid-only glow racing from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

For the first time in American history, kids have a shorter life expectancy than their parents due to factors such as a sedentary lifestyle and declining participation in organized sports. The Kidarod, the nation’s largest winter adventure race for kids ages seven to 17, is embraced by pediatricians in more than 50 Twin Cities pediatric clinics as a way to motivate kids to be more active. The event also marks the conclusion of CycleHealth’s Kidarod Training Challenge, which encourages kids and families to get active outside in the weeks leading up to the race.

The Kidarod is a partnership between YMCA CycleHealth and Three River Parks District that is an adventure race which includes trail running, hill-climbing, hiking, obstacles, sliding and more. The event will attract upwards of 1,000 participants and will feature fun activities in addition to the race, including snowshoeing and fat bike demos, plus sled rides from husky sled dogs. For more information, visit cyclehealth.org.

“We are thrilled to provide unique wellness opportunities for kids,” said Glen Gunderson, president and CEO of the Y. “When we empower young people to develop healthy habits early, we set them up for future success.”

WHO:
YMCA of the North CycleHealth and Three Rivers Parks District

WHAT:
Fifth Annual Kidarod

WHERE:
Fish Lake Regional Park at 14900 Bass Lake Road in Maple Grove, MN 55311

WHEN:
Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

About the YMCA of the North

The YMCA of the North is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established 162 years ago, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin communities. The 29 Y locations and program sites, eight overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage more than 370,000 men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit www.ymcamn.org.

YMCA Downtown St. Paul Best Buy Teen Tech Center

jeffrey.needham — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000

YMCA Downtown St. Paul Best Buy Teen Tech Center jeffrey.needham Mon, 02/18/2019 - 00:00

The YMCA Downtown St. Paul Best Buy Teen Tech Center offers incredible technology that youth can experience for free between 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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