My 40th birthday is coming up on September 4th, 2021 and I couldn't think of a better present on my 40th birthday than helping out children and families in the Circle of Champs program at the Bethlehem YMCA.

I worked for the YMCA for four years and saw the impact of the Champs program on so many children that are suffering from a life-threatening illness. Champs provides the support group that kids and their families need in this difficult time. Through monthly activities, holiday parties, Summer camp programming, free memberships to the YMCA, and much more, the Y has stepped up to help families for many years.

Now as a member of the Bethlehem YMCA Advisory Council, I want to do my part to help out the children and families in the Circle of Champs program. From March until September, I will be running and training with the goal of running 40 miles on my birthday, 9/4. 

I need YOUR help. I'm hoping 100 of my friends will each donate $40  by September 4th, to help me hit my goal of $4,000. All donations will go to the Circle of Champs program at the Bethlehem YMCA. Thank you!!

You can follow my progress from now until September at my website - www.ryanventer.com - as I go through the training to build up to 40 miles on September 4th.

Feel free to contact me at ryanventer2@gmail.com if you have any questions!