All YMCA of Delaware branches will be visited by Alex, the Autism Delaware Bear
Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware, in partnership with Autism Delaware, will once again hold a statewide Autism Awareness Tour throughout April, featuring Alex the Autism Delaware Bear. Alex’s month-long trek to all Ys across the state starts at the Brandywine YMCA on April 1st and will wrap up on April 25th at YMCA Camp Tockwogh in Worton, MD.
The tour, now in its fourth year, focuses on welcoming those with autism into every aspect of our community – from sports and recreation to summer camp and the arts.
“The Y seeks to improve the health and well-being of every individual we serve,” said YMCA of Delaware President & CEO Jarrett Royster. “The Autism Awareness Tour helps unite our community while highlighting our uniqueness and celebrating what binds us together. The YMCA is welcoming for all.”
“Autism Delaware is honored to again partner with the YMCA of Delaware to help spread awareness of the autism community here in the First State,” said Autism Delaware Director of Development Dan Getman. “We hope that as Alex tours each location, his presence serves as a reminder that each child with autism is unique with different needs, but no less able than the next. He looks forward to these visits every year and hopes to bring a little joy to each person he meets.”
The tour will make stops at YMCA of Delaware branches on the following dates:
- April 1st: Brandywine YMCA – 3 Mount Lebanon Road Wilmington, DE 19803
- April 3rd: Central YMCA – 501 West Eleventh Street Wilmington, DE 19801
- April 8th: Sussex Family YMCA – 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- April 9th: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA – 351 George Williams Way Newark, DE 19702
- April 11th: Dover YMCA – 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
- April 15th: Western Family YMCA – 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
- April 17th: Middletown YMCA – 202 E. Cochran St., Middletown, DE 19709
- April 21st: Walnut Street YMCA – 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- April 25th: YMCA Camp Tockwogh – 24370 Still Pond Neck Road, Worton, MD 21678
Follow the YMCA of Delaware and Autism Delaware on social media for photos of Alex’s tour across the state.
About the YMCA of Delaware
The YMCA of Delaware is Delaware’s largest nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth, fostering healthy living, and promoting strong communities. With seven branches statewide, a youth resource center, and an overnight camp and conference center in Worton, Maryland, the Y has developed longstanding relationships and a physical presence in Delaware so it can deliver lasting personal and social change. We are committed to serving everyone – regardless of age, income or background –nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving Delaware’s health and wellbeing, and creating a healthy, inclusive community where all people reach their full potential. www.ymcade.org.
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