YMCA LAUNCHES FLY THE COOP VIRTUAL FUN RUN/BIKE/WALK FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID-19
Participate in this family-friendly activity May 16 - May 17, 2020
Dallas, Texas – Friday, May 8, 2020 – The YMCA’s across the Dallas Metroplex are launching a free virtual fun run, walk, or bike ride in order to promote fun family-friendly activities outside the house during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “Fly The Coop Virtual Run/Walk/Ride” is on Saturday, May 16th – Sunday, May 17th where individuals and families may run, bike or walk without a minimum distance or time to finish over one or both days. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA are joining forces to provide individuals and families a fun opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy outside while practicing social distancing safely.
To participate, register for free at www.ymcadallas.org/turkeytrot/flythecoop.
Participants can choose to run, walk, ride bicycles as well as other activities including walking/running with a pet, roller skating or even get pulled in a wagon! Many people are feeling “cooped up” during this time of social distancing and stay-at-home regulations. The YMCA is offering this as a remedy to help those impacted to spend some safe, quality time outdoors.
Fly The Coop in May and the annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot and Fort Worth Y Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day are held to help members of the community be healthy, active and mentally well. It’s up to each individual family or individual to decide how far they want to run, bike or walk.
All registered participants will receive:
- A race bib to download, print, customize and wear during your activity
- A virtual medal to download and print
- Early access to register for the 2020 YMCA Turkey Trots in Dallas and Fort Worth
The Y ensures all people have equitable access to the essentials needed to become thriving members of the community. Daily, the Y bridges and fills individual and community needs as a catalyst for impactful change.
“As social distancing and shelter-in-place guidelines prevent traditional health and wellness routines, it’s more important than ever that people stay active and prioritize both their physical and mental health,” explained Curt Hazelbaker, President and CEO for YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. “The Y is committing to helping people stay active at a time when they may not be able to visit a physical gym or have access to workout equipment.”
The public health concerns regarding COVID-19 have brought about some challenging times. Now that restrictions are being relaxed, the Y wants to make sure to help members of the community get and stay healthy in body, mind and spirt. For more information about the Dallas Fort Worth area YMCAs, visit ymcadfw.org.
About the YMCA’s in North Texas (Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington)
With over 130 years of service to the DFW area, the YMCA serves more than 350,000 unique individuals on an annual basis. We have over 30 branches throughout North Texas, we are in over 100 schools for afterschool programming and we also offer both day-camp and overnight camp opportunities for youth. Last year alone we were able to give over $16 million in total community benefit which allows the Y to provide crucial healthy living and youth development programming at a discounted rate or even better at no cost at all to community members. To learn more, visit www.ymcadfw.org.
About the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas serves thousands of men, women and children each year, regardless of age, income or background. Anchored in 21 North Texas communities, the Dallas Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The Y ensures all people have equitable access to the essentials needed to become thriving members of the community. Daily, the Y bridges and fills individual and community needs as a catalyst for impactful change. The YMCA makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive, with three areas of focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. To learn more or get involved in improving our local communities, have opportunities to make an impact and support your neighbors, please visit us at www.ymcadallas.org.
About YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
With 130 years of service to the Fort Worth area, the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth serves more than 150,000 unique individuals on an annual basis. Its work impacts our community daily through programs that emphasize youth development, encourage healthy living, and empower social responsibility. The non-profit organization offers diverse family programs including youth sports, youth and government, camping, child care, swimming and drowning prevention, wellness, diabetes management, and senior-specific adult programs in addition to fitness memberships. The Y has branches in Tarrant, Johnson, and Hood counties. Additionally, it owns and operates YMCA Camp Carter, a year-round facility offering both day-camp programs and residential opportunities for youth. It also owns and operates the YMCA Sports Complex in southwest Fort Worth, providing soccer, baseball, and other youth sports opportunities. For more information visit www.ymcafw.org.
About Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. For more information visit: www.amaymca.org
