2016_AnnualReport - Building Blocks of Impact
After 141 years of serving greater San Antonio, the Y understands what our community needs to be its best. Working with compassionate volunteers and donors, as well as talented staff, the Y provides everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, connect with others, and contribute to a better community.
After 141 years of serving greater San Antonio, the Y understands what our community needs to be its best. Working with compassionate
volunteers and donors, as well as talented staff, the Y provides everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, connect with others, and contribute to a better community.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY<br />
Patrick Cleary<br />
GIVING BACK<br />
& PROVIDING SUPPORT<br />
In <strong>2016</strong>, Patrick Cleary paved the way for a new opportunity for<br />
individuals with disabilities in the town <strong>of</strong> Boerne, and he started<br />
by walking into the YMCA. Patrick wanted to begin a Miracle League<br />
in Boerne. Miracle League is a national organization that provides<br />
opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball.<br />
He was so passionate and committed that he inspired the Y, city<br />
and community to join him in creating a more inclusive city. Quickly,<br />
he became active with the Y. He joined the advisory board, became<br />
a financial contributor, and helped to connect the right people for<br />
the Miracle League to take root.<br />
From his efforts, the Miracle League was established in the Hill<br />
Country engaging 45 special needs youth in its first year. He<br />
helped host a game in the summer and was more involved with the<br />
first league later that fall. He has recruited volunteers, spoken to<br />
many service clubs, and engaged city, county and school district<br />
leadership in the program.<br />
Patrick will never take credit, but he has positively impacted the<br />
Boerne community and created awareness and opportunities for<br />
families and individuals with disabilities.
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