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Tom McCartney Y Story

Y Story: Tom McCartney

Meet Tom McCartney, dedicated Team Up donor at YMCA Calgary. For 17 years, Tom, serving as the Senior Litigation Counsel at the Alberta Securities Commission, has stood as a steadfast supporter of YMCA Calgary.
A mosaic of images of women and girls taking part in various activities at YMCA Calgary, from the Pride Parade to girls only basketball to aquatics classes and more.

Championing Female Participation in Sport this International Women’s Day (and everyday)

Intelligent. Inspiring. Confident. Successful. Happy. These are words women who participate in sports are more likely to use when describing themselves. But did you know that girls are 3X more likely to drop out of sports than boys and only 18% of women over 16 stay involved in sport? (Canadian Women & Sport).  
Jerilynn Daniels is seen on a white background with faded red triangles alongside the Y and RBC logos

Y Story: Jerilynn Daniels & RBC

Meet Jerilynn Daniels, steadfast supporter of YMCA Calgary. Jerilynn, the Regional Director of Community Marketing and Citizenship at RBC, embodies a commitment to giving back that spans nearly two decades.
Naqeeyah volunteering at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge

What Does it Mean to be a Leader?

Meet Naqeeyah Karachiwala, Alumni of the Calgary Flames Grade 6 YMCA Membership and current Leadership Student at YMCA Calgary. Now in Grade 9, Naqeeyah continues to volunteer at the YMCA as part of our Alumni Leadership Program, where she learns about our pillars of respect, honesty, caring and responsibility.
Three children are seen in a pool at the edge of the pool deck, with smiling faces and wet hair.

Spring Program Registration

Program registration is just around the corner, just like spring!