50 Years of Impact

Our YMCA turned 50 YEARS OLD in 2022 and we have a year FULL of celebrations, including an Anniversary Gala at The Boca Raton on December 3, 2022, chaired by Terry & Jerry Fedele and generously presented by Myrna Gordon Skurnick.

You don't want to miss this milestone event! We will have a Live/Silent Auction, dinner and dancing, and live music with the fabulous Gypsy Lane Band.

This is a Black Tie event.

PROUDLY RECOGNIZING OUR HONOREES

Peter and Mary Blum
Eugene* and Christine Lynn
Countess Henrietta de Hoernle*
Richard and Helen DeVos*
Melvin and Charlotte Weaver*
William Ziff Jr.*

PROUDLY RECOGNIZING OUR HONORARY CHAIRS

Kathy and Paul Adkins
Robin and Charles Deyo
Barbara Schmidt
Dick Schmidt
Elaine J. Wold
  

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...

In 1969 a group of community leaders led by David and Betty Jo Ashe shared a dream of building a YMCA in Boca Raton.

They raised $30k to start the program and in 1970 Texaco Oil Company donated 15 acres of land in Boca Del Mar. 

In 1971 a capital campaign led by Peter Blum raised over $500k for construction and in 1972 the YMCA of Boca Raton was incorporated and our Y began.

In 2000 the YMCA of Boca Raton became the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, and we opened other locations with the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA in Boynton and the YMCA @901 NCCI Holdings, Inc. 

CLICK HERE for full timeline of our YMCA's history.

WHERE IN THE Y?

In celebration of our 50th year, throughout 2022 we are highlighting individuals from our Y Family to be featured in our "Where in the Y" series and asking them to explain their passion for the YMCA and why they support us.

Community leaders such as Jackie Reeves, Randy Nobles, Christine E. Lynn, Peter Blum, Alex Price, Linda Gunn Paton and more. 

CLICK HERE TO READ THEIR STORIES 
 

THANKFUL FOR OUR SPONSORS*:

Presenting Sponsor: Myrna Gordon Skurnick
Inspirational Gifts: Paul & Kathy Adkins, Mary & Peter Blum, Robin & Charles Deyo, Amy & Mike Kazma, Christine E. Lynn, Bebe & Rich Mascolo

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Cocktail Reception: Lucy Craske
Dinner Sponsor: Baptist Health
Youth Development Benefactor: Schmidt Family Foundation
Beverage / Bar Sponsor: Stephanie & Daniel O'Bryon
Platinum Sponsor: Michelle & Michael Hagerty

GOLD SPONSORS
Entertainment Sponsor: Dr. Heidi Schaeffer
Centerpiece Sponsor: Elaine J. Wold
Dessert Sponsor: Margaret & Dr. Robert Blume
Stage Sponsor: Polen Capital
Lighting Sponsor: James & Marta Batmasian Family Fdt
Ballroom Sponsor: Florida Peninsula / Edison Insurance
Aquatics Program Benefactor: Eleanor Baldwin
Gold Sponsors: Abdol & Cathy Moabery, Truist

SILVER SPONSORS
Valet Sponsor: JM Family
Photography Sponsor: FP&L 
Y Video Sponsors: Daszkal Bolton / Benchmark Financial

BRONZE SPONSORS
Auction Sponsor: Casa de Montecristo
Party Favor Sponsor: Allegiance Home Health
Champagne Sponsor: Terry & Jerry Fedele
Teen Initiative Sponsor: Liz & Jason Hagensick
Invitation Sponsor: Kelly & Will Fleming
Reception Sponsor: Wendy & Matthew Maschler / Signature Real Estate Finder, LLC
Water Safety Sponsor: West Boca Medical Center
Chase's Place Sponsor: Jonathan Winson
Literacy Benefactors: Aidalyn Magsayo and Ted Hoskinson
Bronze Sponsors: Kathy & Ron Assaf, Bill & Mary Donnell, FAU Foundation, The Kaleel Family, The Gardens of Boca Raton, Cemetery & Funeral Home, NCCI, Plastridge Insurance Agency, Carrie Rubin, Toshiba 

*As of 11/20/22