Run for the Roses …a runaway success

A spectacular evening for a worthwhile cause raised more than $150,000 for the YMCA. On Friday, April 27, more than 400 attended UMLY’s first signature Spring Fling fundraising event - Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby themed party held at Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran’s Brushwood Stable, Bryn Clovis Annex in Malvern.

Guests included YMCA board of directors, members, staff and community friends. Decked out in derby attire, guests enjoyed elegantly catered hors d’oeuvres and wok and carving stations from Nectar. Sweet Jazmines of Berwyn provided mouth watering desserts and Starbucks of Paoli donated coffee.

Channel 10’s John Clark greeted guests and shared a personal story of his connection to UMLY’s Open Doors program. Tony Deangelis’ Jazz Trio filled the party tent with welcoming music.

Highlights of the evening included a live and silent auction, which featured a “Hard Spun” embroidered hat. Bred and raised at Brushwood Stables, Hard Spun finished second at this year’s Kentucky Derby. Natasha Bolis of Berwyn won the best hat contest judged for originality, creativity and elegance by Wayne Milliner and Jen McGowan.

Proceeds from Run for the Roses help to supplement UMLY’s Y-Cares program for families and individuals who need financial assistance for membership or to participate in programs like summer camp and preschool.

The YMCA thanks all who attended our first Spring Fling event and the Financial Development Committee, members of the boards, sponsors and everyone who generously donated auction items. Through your support, the event was a Runaway Success!

Support your YMCA through the Annual Campaign

For 45 years, the Upper Main Line YMCA has been providing vital community services and programs to area residents. The Annual Support Campaign supports UMLY’s highest priority needs including the Y-Cares financial aid program.

If you have not made a gift this year, we ask that you consider supporting our YMCA. Your gift will help us meet our promise that no one in our community will be turned away for inability to pay. For your convenience, an envelope has been included in this newsletter. Thank you for your annual support gift.