In a display of community spirit and dedication to health and wellness, YMCA locations across the United States recently celebrated Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative aimed at promoting the well-being of children and families. Festivities last week in Gothenburg and Lexington saw a huge turnout from both locals and visitors.
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HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Lexington, Gothenburg YMCAs celebrate Healthy Kids Day
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Community members were encouraged to safely throw colored powder at the children competing in the Lexington YMCA 1-mile run.
During the Lexington YMCA Healthy Kids Day, children could play in gigantic inflatable balls while being supervised by YMCA staff members.
Participants in the Color 5K Run at Gothenburg were encouraged to wear white, and people on the route threw colored powder toward their clothing.
During the Lexington YMCA Healthy Kids Day, community members had the opportunity to learn sign language.
As soon as community members walked into the gym for the Lexington YMCA Healthy Kids Day, they were encouraged to check out vendors and play games, shown in the background.
After the Color 5K Run in Gothenburg, all the participants were encouraged to take a group picture.
During the Lexington YMCA Healthy Kids Day event, United by Culture Media members Gladys Godinez and Chris Cox, left, organized professioinal photo shoots for people at the event.
Children had the option to walk or run four laps around the Lexington YMCA outdoor track to complete one official mile for the color run.
Children lining up near the start/finish inflatable arch before the Lexington one-mile color run officially began.
Community members at Gothenburg's Healthy Kids Event checking out the different vendors inside the building before the Color 5K Run.
Comeca Camp and Retreat Center, one of the vendors at the Gothenburg Healthy Kids Day event, gave children the chance to play gaga ball behind their table outside.
Community members during the Color 5K Run at Gothenburg were encouraged to wear white while people around them threw colored powder towards their clothing.
A variety of community members lining up outside the Lexington YMCA before they had the chance to see the vendors and play games inside.
One of the tables at the Lexington YMCA Healthy Kids Day event featured Keep Lexington Beautiful.
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