Fairborn Volunteer of the Year Award Presented To Local Supporters

For Immediate Release

[Fairborn, OH 3/29/13] – The YMCA of Greater Dayton is pleased to recognize Michael and Melissa Gebhardt as the Fairborn YMCA volunteers of the year.

The Gebhardts have volunteered for multiple youth sports teams throughout the year, even coaching two sports (volleyball & basketball) at the same time! Additionally, they volunteer their time on game days and throughout the practice week to ensure transitions from sport to sport move smoothly.

They have been instrumental in growing and improving the youth volleyball program with an obvious love for the game and a desire to see the kids improve. They have gone out of their way to help make our Youth Sports program an enjoyable experience for our families.  Michael and Melissa Gebhardt have gone above and beyond to exemplify the YMCA spirit as the Fairborn YMCA Co-Volunteers of the Year.  Thank you to the Gebhardt Family!

The award was presented during the YMCA's 142nd Annual Meeting at the David H. Ponitz Center at Sinclair in Dayton on March 14th. The event raised over $17,500 for the YMCA's Annual Strong Kids Campaign and 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. 

Thank you again to Michael and Melissa. Their dedication to the Y makes our community a better place.

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About the Y

The Y is one of the nation’s 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 nation’s 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 eleven locations throughout the Miami Valley.