New Year’s Day, for many, is a day of new beginnings. Each January 1st, my friends, family, and I try to get down to the shore and ‘rinse off’ for the New Year. As many of you know, I have been working at the Westfield Area Y for 8 years now. My children attend school and other programs here. It’s a very meaningful place for our family and we are looking to give back this year. I’d like help the Y like it’s helped me and my family over these years and for a cause I really care about. My fundraising goal is to help send kids to the Westfield Area Y summer camp. As the Leaders in Training Camp Director, I’ve seen how summer camp positively impacts the youth and teens that attend. The Westfield Area Y’s financial assistance program ensures that kids from underprivileged families can go to camp this summer — can go to child care this winter — can learn to swim, play sports and do things other kids can do. Please help me support this cause. Any amount is appreciated. UPDATE: I want to thank everyone who has donated to the campaign. About $350 can send a child to camp for a week. This means so much to our team at the Y and we really appreciate your support. Thank you to my wonderful friends for encouraging me to go through with the plunge. It was a (freezing) blast! Special thank yous to Team 11, Susan, Marty, for your support- Bonnie, Marla, Ken for helping me set up this page. And Mr. Thomas! Last but not least, thank you to my husband, Steve. I would have been down for the count if it wasn’t for your help! <3 Enjoy the video!