Vacation Spot, Autographed Jayson Tatum Jersey, Flat Screen TV’s and YMCA Family Memberships Sparkle at this year’s Bayer YMCA LIVE Auction

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?Bayer YMCA to Host Virtual Auction in effort to meet $90,000 fundraising Goal

St. Louis, MO April 13, 2022—For fans of live theatre, top cultural attractions, high-end home entertainment, boosting small businesses and a day at the spa, Bayer YMCA of St. Louis is hosting a virtual auction filled with goodies and a good cause.

The Virtual Auction for the 2022 Annual Campaign takes place May 8 – 14. ?Media personality Meghan O will host the final hours of competitive bidding during a “Live” Zoom event broadcast from the Bayer YMCA facilities.

The live stream will take place May 14, 7:30 – 9pm. This event had been postponed due to last month’s untimely passing of Bayer YMCA Senior Executive Director Rob West.

“We plan to have a stellar event—and we intend for it to be a very special event this year to honor our late Executive Director Rob West who was fully dedicated to this community,” says Bayer YMCA Board Chair James D. Hill.

Board Fundraising Chair Connie Johnson agrees with the sentiment. “The Bayer Y holds a very special place for area families and the Y organization as a whole held a very special place for Rob. Everyone participating in this campaign is extremely motivated. The donated auction items we’ve acquired thus far show how serious we are about having a top quality experience all the way.”

Auction slots are still available as a unique opportunity for small businesses to promote themselves to the Bayer community and its 7,000+ members.

The 2022 Annual Campaign supports vital programming at this branch of the YMCA, located at 5555 Page Ave in St. Louis, MO. Activities for all ages include a robust tech lab and esports league in the Teen Center, community garden and healthy cooking classes, sports clinics, senior exercise, early childhood education center for members as young as six months old and $5 swim lessons, discounted for the youngest members of the community who learn life-saving skills.?

The Bayer Y also hosts LiveStrong, a program that offers wellness coaching covering Diabetes prevention, financial assistance, a focus on rebuilding the strength and confidence of cancer survivors through exercise and group participation, and so much more.

Register online at https://bayerymca.cbo.io/. All auction participants must register to bid.

About the Annual Campaign

The YMCA’s Annual Campaign ensures that the YMCA is there for those who need their services the most, enabling every community member access to diverse programs and activities. A successful campaign helps guarantee that everyone, regardless of their circumstances or ability to pay, can benefit from the YMCA’s value-centered programs.??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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About the Bayer YMCA

The Bayer YMCA is a branch of the Gateway Region YMCA. The Gateway Region Y is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. For those who qualify, the Bayer Y offers financial assistance so everyone has the opportunity to participate in Y programs, regardless of ability to pay. The Bayer Y is a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. For more information, please visit www.gwrymca.org or call 314-436-1177.

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