YMCA Fill the Bus raises over $120,000

Hundreds of kids are going to camp thanks to the YMCA Fill the Bus campaign.

“The final amount, and there’s still some coming in, is $120,500 which is by far our best result,” says Michelle Ainger, co-chair of the YMCA Fill the Bus committee.  “That equates to about 430 children being able to attend summer camp.”

A big part of the fundraiser took place last Thursday with Mike and Kevin O’s Big Camp Adventure.

The 106.3 Jet FM and Country 90.5 CFCH morning show hosts ventured around the area, taking part in a day of camp-related challenges.

“The camp adventure was a blast. It’s always a great time with Kevin and Mike, and raising money for charity,” says Ainger. “But the whole campaign was inspiring, seeing the community come together and seeing some pretty generous sponsors in the community stepping up.”

Donations help cover camp registration fees, essential supplies like running shoes and sleeping bags, along with equipment and site upgrades that make camp more accessible.

“The YMCA always has that need, and they have the mandate that they’ll never turn anyone away,” says Ainger. “We help them do the fundraising, so that money doesn’t have to come from elsewhere in the budget, out of operations.”

Donations are still being accepted at fillthebus.ca

Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.