In 2019, I was founding Chair of a gala that successfully raised money and awareness for the incredible work the YMCA brings to a community. It is so much more than an inexpensive gym. It offers a safe place for children after school and in the summer. It’s a place for an individual to socialize, have coffee or eat a meal. It’s a place to learn life lessons, learn how to swim, or experience the gift of the outdoors.