Cumberland County YMCA 2009 Events

7th Annual Casco Bay YMCA Adaptive services Auction - March 28, 2009, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Join us at DeLorme for another year of fun and excitement for a great cause!  This year, we will be staying local and supporting our own Made in Maine businesses as we enjoy our Taste of Maine theme.  Our planning committee is hard at work creating another wonderful event.  If you are interested in getting involved, donating an item or becoming an event sponsor, please contact Anne-Marie Brown. 

All proceeds from this event will go towards the Casco Bay Y's Adaptive Services Program - supporting individuals living with illnesses, injuries and disabilities. The Y provides one-on-one and small group support services to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, is able to both enjoy the YMCA to its fullest and to remain physically and socially active. Because participants in this program do not pay extra  for these services, the funds raised through this auction are readily put to good use.

For more information, please contact the YMCA at 865-9600. We hope you will join us for an exciting evening to support this vital community program.

2008 Auction Recap:
Thank you to all who helped to make our 2008 auction our best one yet!  Through the support of our donors, sponsors and bidders, we were able to raise nearly $40,000 to support our Adaptive Services program.  If you weren’t one of our 225 guests last year, make sure to save the date for our 2009 auction ~ March 28th.

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Save the Date for YMCA Healthy Kids® - Day 2009, April 18, 2009

Your local YMCAs will be out in force, doing what we do best, empowering and supporting kids and families in taking steps toward healthier living. Each branch of the Cumberland County YMCA will host a Healthy Kids Day event this April.  Check back for more information on your local branch’s schedule of activities as we get closer to the event. 

For more information, please contact the Youth and Family Department at your YMCA branch:

2008 Healthy Kids Day Recap
Everyone in the family got moving at the YMCA this past April.   Sponsored by Anthem, our Healthy Kids Day activities brought hundreds of families together across all three of our Cumberland County YMCA branches to encourage healthy living and physical activity.  All participants received a Healthy Family Home starter kit.    

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3rd Annual Pineland Farms 50K & 25K Trail Challenge - Sunday May 25, 2008

We had a fantastic turnout for our 3rd annual Pineland Farms Trail Challenge. 262 People finished the 25K, 113 finished the 50K and 59 people finished the 50M. We had a total of 509 registered runners and 117 volunteers for the event. Last year we only had 275 people registered for the event, so we had a lot of growth this year. Thanks to everyone who made this event possible! See you next year.
Results, video and pictures
Read the event account written by 50 mile runner Stephen wells

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32nd Annual L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K, supporting the YMCA - July 4, 2009

Join us for this is a family-friendly event, with a 10K followed by a family fun run! Families are encouraged to make a full day of this event, with a parade down Main Street later in the morning, L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School activities in the afternoon, and a concert in the evening, followed by fireworks. All proceeds from this event go to support the Casco Bay YMCA's financial assistance program for youth activities, ensuring that no one will ever be turned away from the YMCA because of inability to pay.

2008 Race Recap - Race Results
The 2008 race was our most successful one yet!  With over 1,000 runners, we far surpassed our past records for participation.  And speaking of breaking records, we saw a new course record for women. 

With all proceeds going to the Casco Bay YMCA’s financial assistance program, the Y received $15,000.  This was the largest amount raised since the Y first partnered with L.L.Bean 6 years ago. 

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27th Annual Peaks to Portland Swim - July 19, 2008

This past year’s swim was another terrific success for the Greater Portland YMCA, with 175 swimmers registered and several thousand dollars raised for the Y’s financial assistance program. 

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Save the Date - Longest Dinner - June 25, 2009

The Cumberland County YMCA will debut its inaugural major fund raising event on June 25, 2009. This gala event will feature dinner served from some of Portland's finest restaurants, entertainment and dancing. All funds raised will support YMCA programs and services.

'The Longest Dinner on Portland Harbor'. For more information, please watch this space!

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The Cumberland County YMCA, with its Greater Portland , Casco Bay Regional, YMCA at Pineland and Otter Pond Camp branches, is committed to building strong kids, individuals, families and communities through programs and services that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.