Randolph-Asheboro YMCA - Randolph Record

23 Aug

Summer Survival Day at the YMCA

Scott PelkeyFeaturesAsheboro Fire Rescue Department, Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, summer event, summer survival, YMCA

The Asheboro/Randolph YMCA held Summer Survival Day on Friday. The Asheboro Fire Department came out for some water fun with children from the YMCA’s after-school program taking part. The event was made possible by Keller Williams Realty, State Farm and Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group.

Bossong golf tournament provides good times as YMCA fundraiser

Bob SuttonBusinessBossong golf tournament, Golf, Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, tournament

ASHEBORO — The latest version of the Sam Bossong Golf Tournament was deemed another success. The 23rd annual version took place Friday at Pinewood Country Club. It’s one of four major fundraisers for the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. “A lot of this money goes right back into our kids’ programs,” said Patrick O’Hara, executive director and CEO of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. “It has been a great fundraiser.” More than 100 golfers took part. O’Hara said the tournament often raises up to $15,000, with a silent auction a significant part of that. There were 28 foursomes, which is a large increase from the…

Hudson stops at YMCA in Asheboro

Randolph RecordNews, PoliticsRandolph-Asheboro YMCA, Richard Hudson

Congressman Richard Hudson reads a book to youth during a summer day camp at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA last week. (Scott Pelkey/North State Journal) ASHEBORO – Congressman Richard Hudson expressed his vision for expanding the influence of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA during a visit last week. Hudson saw glimpse of how the facility serves residents in the region. “The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA is a vital part of our community, serving residents of all ages and backgrounds,” Hudson said. “I enjoyed seeing the facility firsthand and reading to students, as well as discussing ways to support the YMCA's growth with local leaders and employees…