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For generations, lives have
been rewritten and renewed at
the YMCA. Though the
circumstances vary – health
issues, financial hardships, Roy Wright, dedicated
morning exerciser,
children left home alone, donor, & volunteer
Eric Hartz
Susie Avzardel
& Traci Crowder
Joshua Wojtowicz
My name is Joshua. I am nine years old, and the Members support each other
YMCA has been part of my life since I was little.
and inspire others
One summer we came to the pool. It was
awesome. I didn’t know how to swim like Best friends Susie Avzardel and Traci Crowder are
everyone else, and it made me want to learn how. familiar faces at the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at
I started taking lessons from Coach Diana and Buckhead. Both women found a place to belong at
have been swimming ever since. the Y because of its outreach program.
I am on the Buckhead Barracudas swim team at They enjoy a variety of Y activities. Susie likes the
the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA. I also swim in a cardio machines and strength training equipment,
summer league at Chastain Park. I really like my especially the leg press. Traci prefers walking on the
coach, Danny, because he likes to have fun. But, indoor track and playing basketball. Turbo Kick, a
he makes us work really hard. I get to learn while high-intensity cardio exercise class, is one of their
having a good time in the water. favorite group classes.
I practice five days a week, and my swimming has Susie also participates in THE COACH APPROACH®,
really developed over the last two years. My fastest an exercise support process designed by the Metro
25-yard freestyle time is 17.38 seconds. Last Atlanta YMCA to give members the skills to stick
year, I swam 104 laps in the Aqua-thon to raise with physical activity. In just two months, Susie lost
money for the YMCA Partner With Youth campaign. seven pounds, lowered her blood pressure and cut
I like knowing I can do what I like and help others her diabetes medication in half.
at the same time.
Susie and Traci say they are impacted by their
Before I could swim, I didn’t do much at all. Now YMCA, where they meet new friends, try new
that I know how to swim and made the Y swim activities and maintain healthy lifestyles. They, in
team, I am amazed to see how much I can do. I turn, inspire their fellow members, wellness coaches
have a lot more confidence in myself. I want to go and group exercise instructors with their positive
to the Olympics some day, so I have to start attitudes, genuine laughter and daily perseverance.
training now.
Jaylon Isaiah
Jailyn
Kayla
Rachel
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Foundation Newmark Knight Frank
Publix Super Markets Charities Barry Wright
Lou Corsetti
Sadler and Teed Poe Holly Rhodes Roy Wright Xrm Global, Inc. Sadler Poe
Governor Carl Sanders Russell Sewell Jr. Alston & Bird, LLP, Retired
E. Stockton Croft
Sheldon Snipe $250-$499 Arcapita, Inc. Holly Rhodes
$1,000-$4,999 Star Trac Joseph Ambler
Elisa Ezor Jace E. Rogers
Peter and Lisa Aman Superior Essex, Inc. Joe Becknell
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
Robert Anastasi Tensar Corp. Jim Buckler Andrea Farley International Airport
James L. Benjamin Jeff Tucker John Cook Troutman Sanders LLP Attorneys at Law
Russell N. Sewell Jr.
Matthew and Kimberly Berry Terri Jackson Wade Dane Belt Ross & Associates Andrew P. Feinour Georgia Capitol Partners
Nancy Blank Yakima Products, Inc. Olen Earl Carter & Associates
Carmen Toledo
Arthur M. Blank Family Comer Yates Richard Flexner Chip Franzoni King and Spalding
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Foundation Adam Zimmerman Charles Heinz
John Burch Adam Fuller Terri Jackson Wade
Robert Heller
Homrich & Berg, Inc. SJ Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Camp Family Foundation $500-$999 Jackson Healthcare
Stephen Carter Gay Miller Kahn Stephen Gallant William A. Whipple Jr.
Tom and Marye Kate
Elizabeth Chrane Aldridge Foundation Bradley Ladden Carl M. Hair Jr. Roy Wright
Robert Chrane Jr. Honey Barnes Donna Leonard Hardin Construction Company, LLC Love Properties, Inc.
Church’s Chicken Tommie Benefield Matthew Levin
Michael Hobbs Comer Yates
Lou and Mary Jo Corsetti Bijoux Terner Michael MacGilvray Troutman Sanders LLP Attorneys at Law Atlanta Speech School
The Croft Family Challenger Sports David Marmins
E. Stockton Croft Elizabeth K. Jump Adam Zimmerman
Sheldon Cohen Peter McGaffigan Career Sport & Entertainment
B. Scott Doll Heidi Deringer Ruth McGehee
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Sandra Ecker Joan O’Brien Diemer Toby Merlin
Equifax C. Suzanne Doolan Nonami Foundation, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Brett and Julie Duffy Forrest Old
Foundation David Eichenblatt Carol Raeber
Excel Electrical Technologies Georgia Snack Vending George Reid YMCA Mission
Elisa Ezor Amy Grames Greg and Laura Rhodes Your YMCA, reflecting its Judeo-Christian heritage,
Andrea Farley Ignition, Inc. Steve Robison is an association of volunteers, members and staff,
Chip Franzoni Kleber Family Foundation Roedl Langford de Kock
Adam Fuller open to and serving all, providing programs and
Meridian Surgical Mitesh Shah
Stephen Gallant Partners, LLC
L. Barry Teague services which develop spirit, mind, and body.
Carl M. Hair Jr. PODS
United Way of Central and Financial assistance is available based on need.
Hardin Construction Co. Micki Robinson Northwestern Connecticut
JAMCO
The YMCA actively seeks to identify and
Andy Scherffius Mary Alice Young
Elizabeth Jump MJ and Courtney Severson Don Zimmerman
involve those in need.
J.T. King Southern Pan Services Steve Zoukis
King and Spalding
Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. We apologize for any
misprints or omissions. Please notify us of any corrections.
Photos by LAPiD Photography
Carl E. Sanders
“It is great to be able to partner with an organization
Family YMCA at Buckhead
that inspires and builds. The YMCA never divides but
1160 Moores Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327
only multiplies their gifts of giving.”
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Nicole Hodges, program director We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
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