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Lexington YMCA Hosts Back To School Rally

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This Saturday (August 3), Lexington’s YMCA will once again host its citywide Back to School Rally.  Volunteers will distribute some 8000 backpacks of school supplies at 18 different locations around Lexington.  Spokeswoman Julie Balog says that while children are the primary focus, the event is designed to engage the whole family.

“Registration is from 9 to 11, and then we distribute the supplies at noon.  So if children come with a parent or guardian, they can sign up to get their backpack, and then once the registration is complete, there’s lots of fun things to do.  There’s booths, there’s games, there’ll be inflatables, and you can just enjoy a morning out at the park, and then you can get your backpack at noon.” –Julie Balog

By giving out school supplies to low-income children, the YMCA hopes to stop families from having to choose between their children’s education and making their monthly bills.