Move to Give returns for 12th year in support of YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Move to Give runs April 11–18 across Simcoe‑Muskoka to raise funds for the YMCA’s financial assistance program, with activities such as pickleball tournaments, cycle-a-thons, swim-a-thons and rubber duck races.

Move to Give is returning for its 12th year as a community fundraiser presented by PureHealth Pharmacy. The weeklong event runs April 11 to 18 across YMCA health, fitness, aquatics and employment centres in Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Huntsville, Midland and Wasaga Beach. Activities are designed for a range of ages and abilities and include pickleball tournaments, cycle-a-thons, swim-a-thons and rubber duck races. Funds raised are dedicated to the YMCA’s financial assistance program to help reduce financial barriers to programs and services. Key details: - Event dates: April 11–18, with activities hosted across YMCA centres in Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Huntsville, Midland and Wasaga Beach. - Presenting sponsor: PureHealth Pharmacy, a multi-generational, family-owned business noted by organizers as a community partner for the campaign. - Activities: A variety of movement-based events such as pickleball tournaments, cycle-a-thons, swim-a-thons and rubber duck races to engage participants of all ages and abilities. - Purpose: Proceeds support the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s financial assistance program, which helps people access health and fitness programs, aquatics, day camps, youth leadership programs and community outreach supports. - Participation options announced by organizers include registering as an individual, family or team, creating workplace challenges, hosting movement-based fundraisers, donating to participants or teams, or becoming a sponsor. Summary: The event seeks to raise funds that expand access to YMCA programs across Simcoe‑Muskoka and emphasizes inclusivity and community support. Organizers note PureHealth Pharmacy as the presenting sponsor and report that contributions support the YMCA’s financial assistance program. Registration and event details are reported to be available at MoveToGive.ca.