News and Stories

After undergoing a major accident, numerous surgeries, and extensive rehab, I have earned a new name- Barb 2.0 as I am essentially a rebuild!

Last year, Tim Hortons® restaurant owners and guests across the country raised a record $12 million to support local charities through their annual Smile Cookie campaign.

Since 2004, I have experienced 3 heart attacks, triple bypass surgery, bladder cancer, ventricular tachycardia, and just recently an ischemic stroke. My wife says that I’m on my 7th life and I have both the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and the YMCA of Southern Interior BC to thank for making it to lucky number 7. 

For the last 25 years Allyson Graf has been a trailblazer at the Y, leading start up projects which have now evolved into entire departments and overseeing many exciting firsts for the charity. It’s surprising just how many current programs our new President & CEO had her hands in at the beginning, and how deep her roots are within the organization.

Young Parent Program supports young families with basic needs, child care, education and more The YMCA Young Parent Program is a free community program designed to empower young parents under the age of 20.

Lottery to support community health and wellness  Media are invited to attend the launch of the inaugural Lake Like Lottery – the first lottery in the Interior of B.C. that gives residents the chance to win luxurious prizes while supporting physical, mental and social health initiatives and services in the Southern Interior.