EVERETT FAMILY BRANCH YMCA - 2013 INVEST IN YOUTH CAMPAIGN: Fundraising Page - Danielle Priore
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Danielle Priore is raising money for the 2013 Invest In Youth Campaign

Fundraising Amount=$175.00 ; Goal=$500.00
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WHY INVEST IN THE Y?
At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. With your support and generosity, we can continue to address these and other pressing issues – and expand our work to reach more people.

Every gift makes a difference.  Everyone has a role to play.  Give today to be a leader in shaping the future of your community.

$5,000 Twelve families learn healthy living habits by participating in youth obesity prevention programming.


$2,500 Four children become kindergarten ready in a nurturing environment supporting early childhood development and parent engagement.


$1,000 Twenty teens build positive relationships with caring  mentors while receiving homework assistance and  exploring a variety of interests during after school hours and non-school days.


$500 An elementary school-age youth has a safe and caring place to go afterschool for academic support, games, and peer interaction, all aligned with their school’s curriculum, while their parents finish the work day.


$250 Four children gain water safety skills and confidence through Y swim lessons.


$100 Three children enjoy their first team sport experience learning the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility under the leadership of their volunteer coaches.


 
Danielle Priore's Story

In early 2010, I was diagnosed with cancer.  After several months of radiation treatments, it was determined I was in remission. This was just over two years ago.

Part of  my journey to wellness was participating in a cancer survivor’s program at the Everett Family YMCA. This program is called: Livestrong at the YMCA.

Prior to my cancer diagnosis, I was morbidly obese, and was suffering from: diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, rheumatoid arthritis and severe depression. I even suffered a mini-stroke in the midst of my cancer treatment.  I was prescribed multiple medications, which eventually led to serious and debilitating side effects.

The ultimate goal of  Livestrong at the YMCA is to assist participants in developing a lifelong routine of total wellness.  As a result of utilizing the tools provided to me through Livestrong at the YMCA - I am the healthiest I have ever been. I have lost 100 pounds, and most of my previous illnesses are in remission, and no longer require medications.

To see and hear more about my miraculous journey of recovery and renewal, you can access the following link from the YMCA of Snohomish County You Tube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGCzGtlICow

Livestrong at the YMCA has transformed my life.  Please join me in giving to the Everett Family YMCA.  Your gift will strengthen our community, INVEST IN YOUTH, and impact the lives of others like myself. 

Thank you for investing in our most precious resource: Our Children.

Gratefully,
Danielle Priore

Donors and Comments

Peggy R Irvin  gave $50.00 3/11/2013
"I will be forever grateful to the Everett YMCA and their wonderful staff for changing my daughter's Danille's life. Watching her progress through the Livestrong classes after her cancer diagnosis was like witnessing a miracle, and answered prayer. She is now healthier and happier then ever. I am so thrilled she can now "pay it forward" by volunteering. Accept my donation in that same spirit."
Neena Dorothy Blackwell  gave  3/11/2013
Neena Blackwell  gave  1/29/2013