Pool Pals: Sponsor a Child This Summer

The Bates County Youth Advocacy Council will again be sponsoring the Pool Pals Program this summer. The program is in its 9^th year and provides pool passes to children who either cannot afford to swim or have special needs or considerations.

Last year, they were able to buy season passes for 76 children. The program is successful due to the generosity of businesses, organizations, and the people of Bates County. B.C.Y.A.C. serves as a link by gathering donations for the pool passes and then providing them to children in the community. A list of children is compiled and then given to the B.C.Y.A.C. and the council works its way down the list as money comes in. We trust the groups that give us the names of these children. These groups know the children and know their needs.

The cost of sponsoring a child is:

Individual Pass 7 and under - $30

Individual Pass 8 and older - $70

Family of Two - $140

Family of Three - $180

Family of Four - $220

Family of Five - $260

Any and all donations will be appreciated whether you can donate $5 or want to sponsor an entire family. BCYAC will work it out by combining donations or buying family passes whichever way they can, to insure that many children will benefit.

If you are interested in donating money to the Pool Pals Program, mail your donation to:

B.C.Y.A.C.

PO Box 466

Butler, MO 64730

The Bates County Youth Advocacy Council thank you for supporting our youth!