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2/14/08 | YMCA member Dave Clark is preparing to complete his Marathon tour of the US. With marathons completed in 49 states, Dave is looking to join the "50 States Marathon Club" on Saturday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Read more in the Glen Ellyn News/Wheaton Leader Article.

A recent National Survey on helath clubs shows that individuals rate nonprofit, community centers more positively than national chains.
Health and well-being services have always been a big part of the mission work of the YMCA and we are gratified to see that consumers rate so favorably what we do to help everyone improve their health in spirit, mind and body. Find out more on the report from a recent New York Times Article.

The B.R. Ryall YMCA Swimmers brough home another top-ten finish at the YMCA National Long Course Championships in College Park, MD
COLLEGE PARK, MD August 3, 2007 - The B.R. Ryall YMCA Swim Team returned home to Glen Ellyn after another strong finish at YMCA Nationals. The men's squad finished fourth overall and the women finished 26th. Read More

Campaign Aims to Motivate 10 Million People Nationwide to take 10 Billion Steps and Encourages Communities to Assess and Improve Their Walkability
The B.R. Ryall YMCA has announced it will be joining YMCAs nationwide in taking "small steps" to promote active living and healthy eating. Community members are invited during the week of September 22-29, to come to the B.R. Ryall YMCA to begin tracking their steps from a variety of activities taken either at home, at the YMCA or elsewhere during the week. The goal for "America On the Move Week with the YMCA" is to reach 10 million steps here in DuPage County, and 10 billion steps across the country during this designated week. Read More