Tag: Detroit Swims

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Boys Dedicate Party to Detroit Swims

When you’re a child, few things are as exciting as a birthday party…and birthday presents. But Bo Hahn and Hassan Ezzeddine of Farmington Hills, who have known each other since babyhood, decided to dedicate their shared 10th birthday bash to gathering donations for Detroit Swims. Detroit Swims is a program based at the Boll Family…
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Amy Kuras

August 30, 2014
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Vanderkaay Family Honored With Copeland Award

For the first time, the YMCA of Detroit presented the John Copeland Award for Civility and Community Service not to an individual, but to an entire family: the Vanderkaays. The family, which includes son Peter, a four time Olympic medalist, have been supporters of and ambassadors for the Detroit Swims program since it launched. Thanks…
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Amy Kuras

July 12, 2013
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Detroit Swims Makes Summer Safer

Detroit Swims has a real impact on the lives of children, keeping them safe in and around the water. They also learn to conquer their fears and develop skills that can transform –or even save — their lives.
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Amy Kuras

June 8, 2013
Youth Development

New Neighbor Helps Girls On The Run

Sometimes an interaction can have wide-ranging impact, not only on the people involved but on the community around them. That was the case with Jeff Lambert, president and managing partner of Lambert, Edwards and Associates. The public relations firm recently moved their offices from Troy to the block of Broadway in Downtown Detroit that also…
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Amy Kuras

April 26, 2013
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

13 Reasons to Support the Y in 2013

Over the last year we’ve shared some of those stories of how the people at the Y go above and beyond in doing everything from ensuring everyone has a place at the Y to fostering future Olympians to raising student performance in school. Here’s a look at some of those stories….and we look forward to…
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Amy Kuras

December 29, 2012
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Olympic Swimmer Visits Y

Several lucky Detroit Swims graduates got the thrill of a lifetime recently when they got a chance to swim and ask questions of Olympian Peter Vanderkaay. He’s been a big supporter of Detroit Swims and came to visit after a medal-winning performance in the Olympic games in London.
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Amy Kuras

October 24, 2012
Healthy Living / Youth Development

Olympic Swimmer Has Roots at Y

Three time Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay started his swimming career as a kid on a Y team in Rochester. Now, as he prepares for his third Olympics in London, he’s lending his support to the Detroit Swims Initiative.
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Amy Kuras

July 27, 2012
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Shopping Days to Benefit Swim Program

Shoppers can enjoy high-end retail in downtown Detroit and benefit the Detroit Swims Urban Swim Initiative, thanks to the Somerset Collection’s CityLoft and Downtown Detroit Days event this weekend. Five percent of sales from the weekend event will go toward the YMCA’s goal of ensuring water survival skills for all children in Detroit.
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Amy Kuras

July 24, 2012