Posted on: Thursday, December 20th, 2018
YMCA UPDATE
A Message from President Ed Hurley PATRIOTS COACH BRIAN FLORES HONORED AT OUR LEGENDS BALL
We nurture and embrace a culture of acceptance at our YMCA.
This commitment was on display on November 6th when we hosted our 13th Annual Legends Ball. This signature event raises funds for our Integration Initiative, a program dedicated to providing inclusive opportunities for children, teens and adults with special needs and their families.
We are grateful for the support of all of our sports legends who annually support this life-changing program, and all of our sponsors and guests who enhanced lives through their participation in our Impact a Life Appeal, silent, and live auctions.
We were proud to honor New England Patriots Coach Brian Flores with our 2018 Legends Award for his commitment to inclusion, our Y and his community. The Flores Family story, as told by Brian, is compelling and motivational. His recognition of our Y as an integral part of his family made everyone in attendance proud to be part of something so special.
Past Legends Honorees and New England Patriots greats Rob Ninkovich (2016), Devin McCourty (2015), and Matthew Slater (2017) were thrilled to present the award to their coach, their mentor and their friend. Click here to watch their presentation.
As always, the highlight of the evening is seeing the young people of our Integration Initiative escort our Legends into the ballroom to start the evening. The smiles on their faces brighten the room as they connect once again with sports legends they have come to know over the years. Click here to enjoy some of the best photographs from this year’s Legends Ball.
Every year our Legends Ball is the perfect reminder that the Holiday Season that follows is one that centers on giving thanks and the blessings of time spent with family.
Thank you for all you do for our YMCA and on behalf of all of us at the Y and all the families of our Integration Initiative, enjoy a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with joy, happiness and the continued embrace of inclusion.
Sincerely,
Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA
