Preble County Y Announces Volunteer of the Year
Preble County Y Announces Volunteer of the Year
Jim Simon received award of appreciation
[Dayton, OH 4/01/11] Jim Simon was recognized for his outstanding work on behalf of the Preble County YMCAs Strong Kids Campaign. As the board chairman of the Preble County Y, Jim made a commitment early last spring to do a fundraiser on his own. He announced at a board meeting that he would be doing a personal weight loss challenge to lose 50 lbs for Strong Kids by his birthday on June 19th. His goal was to get $100 dollars for every pound he could lose.
Jim started watching his diet and lap swimming at the Y around April 1st, and started soliciting pledges of support at the same time. The 41st person to pledge their support got Jim to $100 dollars per pound, which gave him added motivation to reach his weight loss goal. On June 19th, Jim weighed in to find out his actual weight loss was just over 51 pounds.
The award was presented during the YMCA's 140th Annual Meeting at the David H. Ponitz Center at Sinclair in Dayton recently. The event raised over $19,000 for the YMCA's annual Strong Kids Campaign.
The event consisted of a silent auction, dinner and a program where volunteers and staff were recognized for their contributions to the success of the YMCA of Greater Dayton.
Jims commitment to combine a healthy challenge for himself and a reward for Strong Kids ended up raising more than $5,000 dollars, enabling numerous financially disadvantaged kids and families to enjoy the Preble County Y. For his extraordinary accomplishment and dedication, Jim Simon is being recognized and honored as the Preble County YMCAs Volunteer of the Year. Congratulations and thank you to Jim Simon for your incredible work. You are a hero to the Y!
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The Y is one of the nations leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children regardless of age, income or background to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nations health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The YMCA of Greater Dayton was established in 1870 and now offers twelve locations throughout the Miami Valley. www.ymcaonline.org