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Follow on Google News | YMCA of the East Bay’s Healthy Kids Day 2015 Attracts Record Number of VolunteersBy: YMCA of the East Bay “Thanks to the efforts of our many volunteers, guided by our dedicated and experienced Y staff, we were able to put on remarkable events that furthered our health and wellness education efforts,” said Robert Wilkins, President & CEO of the YMCA of the East Bay. Guided by more than 100 volunteers and Y staff, Y members and community participants celebrated Healthy Kids Day by participating in family fitness classes, a 5k run, jumpers, informational health fairs and more. In addition to the April 25 festivities, a special KaBOOM! (http://kaboom.org)- "Blue Shield is proud of our partnership with Hilltop YMCA and KaBOOM! and thrilled to be a part of making a meaningful difference for the Richmond community," said Michael Mathias, CIO of Blue Shield of California. Community partners included Blue Shield (https://www.blueshieldca.com/ As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day (a national Y initiative) to teach healthy habits and inspire a lifetime love of being healthy from head to toe. Commenting on the support of Y volunteers, Wilkins continued by saying “We cannot do what we do without the help of our supporting community partners. Their assistance helps us to further our reach to benefit our communities together.” The YMCA of the East Bay continues to encourage the public to volunteer a few hours of time to any worthy organization that is doing good in their community. The YMCA of the East Bay, a local expert in the pillars of healthy living, continually encourages the foundations of health by providing kids the education and outlets to engage in active play, get together and building strong relationships, enjoy the outdoors and make healthy eating choices. Note to editors: PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ### About the East Bay Y System: The YMCA of the East Bay is one of Northern California's largest non-profit trainers and deployers of volunteers. Last year, the East Bay YMCA trained more than 500 volunteers in programs ranging from childcare to teen enrichment, health and wellness and cultural harmony. With nine branches and almost 50 childcare centers in operation from Fremont to the Yolo County, the East Bay YMCA Association also has the largest geographic reach of any YMCA operation in North America. Formed as a 501 (c) (3) corporation on July 20, 1879, the not-for-profit East Bay YMCA operates branches in downtown Oakland, Fremont, Newark, Hayward, Castro Valley, Richmond, and Dublin, as well as camps in Livermore, Pescadero (San Mateo County) and Redway (Humboldt County). All locations are for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. About KaBOOM! KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids – particularly those growing up in poverty in America – the childhood they deserve filled with balanced and active play, so they can thrive. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build, open or improve nearly 16,300 playgrounds, engaged more than one million volunteers and served 8.1 million kids. KaBOOM! creates great places to play, inspires communities to promote and support play, and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of play in fostering healthy and productive lives. To learn why #playmatters: End
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