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The Community YMCA Receives Support from Red Bank 5K Classic
Donation Supports Youth Development Programs For Red Bank Youth
The inaugural Red Bank 5k Classic event attracted well over 1,000 runners to downtown Red Bank on June 16, raising $20,000 to support youth programs at The Community YMCA and Red Bank Parks & Recreation.
Race organizers presented the donation to the Y and Red Bank Recreation on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Riverside Gardens Park, before the last showing of the outdoor summer movie series. Each organization received $10,000 to help keep Red Bank children healthy and active.
“The Community YMCA is grateful for the support of youth development programs that help our young people learn, grow and thrive at the Red Bank Y,” said President & CEO Laurie Goganzer. “We commend the Red Bank Business Alliance, Red Bank RiverCenter and the Borough Council for bringing the community together for this successful event.”
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In addition to the 5K road race through Red Bank, the event featured a kids’ run, health and wellness activities in Marine Park and after-party at Red Rock Tap + Grill.
Next year’s Red Bank Classic 5K will take place on June 15, 2019. Early registration opens December 2018.
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Photo Caption: L to R - The Community YMCA Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Dunn, Sweetest Sin Boutique Owner Angela Courtney, Red Bank Borough Councilman Erik Yngstrom and Council President Edward Zipprich, Red Bank Parks & Recreation Director Charlie Hoffman and Keller Williams Realty Agent Anthony Setaro, gather at Riverside Gardens Park for a presentation of a $20,000 donation from the Red Bank 5K Classic to support youth programs in Red Bank.
About The Community YMCA
The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County, NJ through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, summer day camp, teen leadership, arts enrichment, health and wellness and personal and family counseling. In 2017, the Y provided $871,250 in financial assistance and program subsidies to strengthen 1,746 children and families in Monmouth County. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.
