Y-Strong KidsThe YMCA pancake breakfast is the official launch every year for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign; and this year’s event is coming up on Tuesday.

Chair of the campaign is Dave Saad and he says different events are held throughout the year to raise funds for this campaign.

He says the funds go towards children and families who would otherwise not have the financial capabilities to participate in various YMCA based programs such as summer camps, swim lessons, child care and more.

Saad says the active healthy report of Ontario has shown a failing grade across the province.

He says the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign is one initiative that ensures those who are less fortunate are still able to live a healthy active lifestyle.

Over 1700 families have benefited from this program in the last year.