The Frederick County Family YMCA’s youth scholarship program, Campaign for Kids, was the recipient of a $1,000 donation on behalf of Randy Valentine, employee of Wells Fargo.  For the second year in a row, Valentine was awarded one of Wells Fargo’s Volunteer Service Awards for his outstanding volunteer service to the Frederick County YMCA’s Sports Hall of Fame. Along with the service award, Wells Fargo donates funds to the non-profit organization chosen by the award winner.

Pictured from left are Dave Markoe, Frederick County Hall of Fame Volunteer; Randy Valentine, Volunteer Service Winner; Daria Steinhardt, President/CEO of the Frederick YMCA; Kimberly Wivell, Wells Fargo Representative; and Kim Hart, YMCA Executive Assistant.

The Frederick County YMCA held its 12th Annual Great Frederick Fair
5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, September 8th. With over 270
participants, this year’s events were a tremendous success. All proceeds
from the race benefit the YMCA’s Youth Programs.
The overall winner of the 5K was David Shafer in a time of 17:20. First
place female winner was Sherry Stick at 18:17. Male masters winner was
Stephan Dobson and female masters winner was Jenny Marino. For
complete race results, please check online at www.wmtiming.com.
The YMCA would like to thank our race sponsors - Morgan Keller Inc., Frederick County Bank, Richard B. Rudy Inc., Gladhill Tractor, Good Feet
Store, and Reliable Recycling Center. Thank you also to our food and beverage donors - Starbucks (Kingfisher), Beans & Bagels, Dunkin Donuts,
Giant Food (Kingfisher), Giant Food (Patrick St.), Giant Eagle (7th St.), Weis Market (TJ Dr.), and Weis Market (Prospect Blvd.). Also, thank you to all our participants and volunteers.

Noah Rice, grandson of YMCA Customer Service Coordinator, Sheree Lesznar, has been doing well with his treatments in Delaware. Many
of you have sent donations to the Rice Family and have been praying for Noah. He currently has no signs of the Protein Losing Enteropathy,
which was what placed him on the heart transplant list. He is enjoying his new school and friends.

Thank you for all your prayers. As Noah says, “God heals.” Amen, Noah.

The following is a note from Noah and the Rice Family:

Hi Everyone! I am doing great. As many of you may know I have moved to Delaware with the remainder of my family. We live less than five minutes from the hospital that has taken such good care of me in the past. I continue to have doctor's appointments approximately every other week, which keeps me very busy. Currently, there has been no signs or symptoms of the Protein Losing Enteropathy, which was the cause for me being on the transplant list! I love being a "normal" child. I was able to go to the beach with my family and have a family vacation that was long overdue. I also started school and have met a lot of new friends and I am learning a ton of stuff that I missed out on last year. We deeply appreciate all the continuous support that has been shown to my family and me. Thank you for all that you have done.

Love,

Noah & the Rice Family

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