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Marshfield YMCA Hosts Annual Healthy Kids Day
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: April 14, 2025
CONTACT: Rochelle Hill, 715-996-1813, [email protected]
MARSHFIELD YMCA HOSTS ANNUAL HEALTHY KIDS DAY
The Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm located at the YMCA-Marshfield Center, 410 West McMillan Street, Marshfield. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities designed to inspire kids, raise awareness about health and encourage families to get active.
Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare the Marshfield area and surrounding community families for a safe, active and fun-filled season. Some featured activities include Peanut’s Family Pickleball, Marcie’s Tae Kwon Do Demo, Snoopy’s Dance Party, Franklin’s Splash Bash, and Linus’ Mindfulness Moment.
“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Caitlin Gregorich, YMCA School Age Program Director. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits, no matter the time of year. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event that encourages families to take advantage of all the great activities the Y has to offer.”
The Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day will also welcome the following local community resource partners who will be in attendance at the event - the Dental Clinic of Marshfield, the Everett Roehl Public Library, the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department, The Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union, the Marshfield Police Department, Wildwood Park & Zoo, and Wood County Head Start.
For more information, contact Rochelle Hill, VP of Mission Advancement, at 715.996.1813 or via email at [email protected] or visit mfldymca.org/hkd.
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About the Y
The Marshfield Area YMCA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across Marshfield and the surrounding communities, The Marshfield Area YMCA serves over 10,000 members and participants - regardless of age, income or background - by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving health and well-being, and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. The Y collaborates with 32 community partners with in-kind support through facility usage, access to training, partnership and free programs open to the entire community. Through public and private support, the YMCA provides over $130,000 each year in financial assistance and program subsidies to enrich the lives of children, adults and families who otherwise could not afford its services. For more information, visit: www.mfldymca.org.
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The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd. (TSX:WILD), 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz, who first introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital. Learn more at peanuts.com.
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