Did You Know?

11/26/07

• The famous Indian Chief, Sitting Bull, had three generations of family that were members of the YMCA.
• President Ronald Reagan was a YMCA Lifeguard and credited with saving 77 lives.
• Actor Anthony Hopkins began his career at a YMCA amateur theater.
• 50% of yearly charitable donations are made between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
• YMCA staff members played a key role in the development of the Boy Scouts of America.