Last month, the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City hosted its Annual Celebration at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, bringing together donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners for an evening full of gratitude, energy, and connection.
Attendees enjoyed performances from our Elementary School Sports League cheerleaders and the CommUNITY Team, whose enthusiasm reminded everyone that the Y is a place for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our emcee, Marek Cornett, led the evening as we honored our volunteer award winners and celebrated the generosity, leadership, and dedication that make the Y’s work possible.
“Celebration is in the name because it truly is the heart of the evening. It’s an opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and honor the people whose generosity, leadership, and belief in the Y make all our work possible,” said Makenzie Dean, Development Officer.
Events like the Annual Celebration remind us how powerful it is when our community comes together.
That same spirit of giving continues into 2026 through the Community Campaign, which allows us to provide essential programs—including affordable childcare, youth sports, feeding programs, leadership opportunities, and wellness initiatives—that strengthen families and communities across central and western Oklahoma.
Written by Corey Cargill, ccargill@ymcaokc.org
