We have such fond memories of the naming ceremony for the Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA, we can’t believe it’s already been more than a year since that special day!
On Oct. 2, 2022, the Y was thrilled to welcome donors, volunteers, other invited guests and, of course, members of the Chan-Kent family to acknowledge and celebrate the naming of our centre of community in Chilliwack. The naming ceremony also allowed us to express our appreciation to Bob, co-Chair of our What Really Matters Capital Campaign Cabinet, and his family for their generosity and commitment to the YMCA over many years.
Bob has been a Y champion and ambassador for decades. He has served on YMCA boards locally, nationally and internationally, and is among a select few who have received a YMCA Fellowship of Honour Medal. However, he said last fall that having his name adorn a YMCA centre of community represented the “pinnacle of my volunteerism in the YMCA.”
“I never dreamed that I would have the opportunity to have my name–and that of my family–associated with the Y in such a manner,” said Bob.
“Throughout my 40 years of volunteerism, I have come to appreciate, better understand and greatly admire the work of the YMCA, so I am thrilled by this special affiliation.”
Many of you joined us for this gathering, and we thank you for being part of such a memorable and heartwarming event. Whether or not you were able to be on hand for the naming ceremony, we invite you to enjoy taking a look through photos from the day below.