Cookies, Popcorn, Chocolates…oh, My! If you have kiddos actively in your home or life right now, chances are that you’re immersed in the season of decadent fundraising campaigns. For years,...

Three Stories, 1 Book Three Stories, 1 Book Chapter 1 Like many of you, I’ve been working off that holiday chocolate indulgence. Headed into the Y earlier this week for...

The Plan The last few weeks for me and my family have gone by in a blur. We enjoyed a cruise with my in-laws and seemingly spent at least half...

Day ONE I spoke with a friend of mine recently on the eve of him starting in a new leadership role. It’s a pretty big job and the best counsel...

“Turkey Knuckles“ I can’t lead off with “Turkey Knuckles” and leave you hanging too long without an explanation, but please afford me a minute to acknowledge that I’ve had to share...

“BitterSweet Sixteen“ Many of you reached out to me after last month’s message regarding the Blanchard Park YMCA. You shared stories about the importance of the Y as a gathering...

“Much More than a Gym“ With Hurricane Idalia now passed and most of us, gratefully, faring much better than we did in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the last few...

Capital improvements to the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Aquatic Facilities given to honor World Drowning Prevention Day ORLANDO, Fla. (August 23, 2023) — Dr. Phillips Charities announces a $2 million...

“Real Talk” Early last year, I got away on a “fellas” trip to Vegas. It was my first trip there in at least twenty years and will likely be my...

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 13, 2023) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s Joe R. Lee Branch, City of Winter Park Parks & Recreation Department, Town of Eatonville and Winter...