Not-for-profit community organisation, the YMCA, is urging Cessnock City people to start the new year with a health kick, spending more time with family and helping those less fortunate by registering in the its Swimathon at Kurri Aquatic Centre.
The YMCA Swimathon, the organisation’s first national fundraiser event, will take place at more than 100 Y-owned and managed pools across the country on Sunday, March 11 and is open to people of all ages and swimming abilities.
Signing up to the YMCA Swimathon at Kurri Aquatic Centre, is not only a great way for people to meet their new year’s health resolutions but to assist the Y in meeting its goal of helping a larger number of those in need live happier and healthier lives.
With the theme "Dive In, Help Out", money raised from the event will help fund and expand YMCA benevolent programs in each participating pool’s local community.
At Kurri Aquatic Centre, funds raised from the Swimathon will go towards the Whizz Kids Swimmers with a disability program to assist swimmers with limited movement the freedom that aquatics can give them.
YMCA Kurri Aquatic Centre manager, Kate Ziemba, said registering in the YMCA Swimathon is the perfect new year’s resolution for Australians in 2012.
“The money raised from the Swimathon will help the YMCA to enhance its charitable program offerings to help a larger number of those is need in the community and assist them to make positive changes to their lives,” Ms. Ziemba said.
With the event just over a month away, February is the ideal time to start setting swimming and fundraising targets, as well as a realistic training schedule to help work off the festive season cheer.
Registration is free, with each participant required to commit to a distance they wish to swim as well as a fundraising target depending on their age.
Cessnock City people can ensure they meet their participation and fundraising goals by following these simple tips:
Set Swimathon fundraising goals now to allow enough time to enlist the support of family and friends.Work out a training schedule and include mini goals to help achieve overall Swimathon targets.Take time to reflect on health and fundraising achievements, knowing participation will help those in need in the community and give them access to YMCA’s community services and programs.To register, simply visit www.ymcaswimathon.org.au by March 11. Registrations will also be open at Kurri Aquatic Centre on the day of the Swimathon.
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