News from: Family YMCA of the Desert

During this unprecedented time, the Family YMCA of the Desert, in partnership with the City of Palm Desert has created the VIRTUAL “Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge”. Starting on October 4th, participants will be challenged to cover 20 miles in 20 days. Folks can log in these miles in however many runs, walks, cycles, or swims they like; wherever they like and whenever they like.

This year’s virtual event will help the Family YMCA of the Desert continue programming to support the children and families of the Coachella Valley. Participants can register for this year’s event on the online platform RUNSIGNUP via the link: https://runsignup.com/ybefit.

Events like Y Be Fit helps support programming at the YMCA. Per CEO, Paula Simonds, “The Family YMCA of the Desert programs are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone who enters our doors; both prior to the pandemic as well as since reopening on April 20, 2020.  Our staff has been truly dedicated to providing exceptional care in a trusted & engaging manner as we have been for the past 34 years.”

Let’s Do This Together folks! We all need some fun in our lives. You can walk, run, jog, swim, or whatever you wish! Twenty miles in 20 days for $20! Easy, peasy! Join us as we kickoff our Virtual Y Be Fit PD Challenge on October 4, 2020. But register today and get prepped to move it, move it!

Find out more information about the Family YMCA’s childcare services at: www.ymcaofthedesert.org

For any other questions, call the Y at 760-341-YMCA (9622)