All YMCA of Delaware branches will be visited by Alex, the Autism Delaware Bear
Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware, in partnership with Autism Delaware, will once again hold a statewide Acceptance and Inclusion Tour throughout April, featuring “Alex the Autism Delaware Bear”. Alex’s month-long trek to all Ys across the state will start at the Brandywine YMCA on April 1st and wrap up on April 30th at YMCA Camp Tockwogh in Worton, Maryland.
“The YMCA of Delaware is committed to strengthening the health and well-being of every individual we serve,” said Jarrett Royster, YMCA of Delaware President & CEO. “The Acceptance and Inclusion Tour is more than an event—it’s a reflection of who we are. It brings people together, celebrates the strength found in our differences, and reminds us that at the Y, everyone belongs and everyone matters.”
The tour, now in its fifth year, focuses on welcoming those with autism into every aspect of our community – from sports and recreation to summer camp and the arts.
“With April being Autism Acceptance and Inclusion Month in Delaware, it is a wonderful time to shine a light on services like ours,” said Dan Getman, Director of Development at Autism Delaware. “We at Autism Delaware can’t raise awareness in the community alone, though. It takes partnerships like this one with the YMCA to reach more families who might benefit from working with us. We encourage everyone in Delaware to join Autism Delaware and the YMCA in our efforts to make our state a more inclusive place for those on the spectrum.”
The Acceptance and Inclusion tour will make stops at YMCA of Delaware branches on the following dates:
- April 1st: Brandywine YMCA – 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
- April 6th: Central YMCA – 501 West Eleventh Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- April 9th: Western Family YMCA – 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
- April 13th: Bear-Glasgow YMCA – 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702
- April 16th: Dover YMCA – 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
- April 20th: Sussex Family YMCA – 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- April 23rd: Middletown YMCA – 202 E. Cochran Street, Middletown, DE 19709
- April 27th: Walnut Street YMCA – 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- April 30th: YMCA Camp Tockwogh – 24370 Still Pond Neck Road, Worton, MD 21678
For photos of Alex’s tour across the state, follow the Y of Delaware on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Tik Tok.
About the YMCA of Delaware
The YMCA of Delaware is Delaware’s largest nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth, fostering healthy living, and promoting strong communities. With seven branches statewide, a youth resource center, and an overnight camp and conference center in Worton, Maryland, the Y has developed longstanding relationships and a physical presence in Delaware so it can deliver lasting personal and social change. We are committed to serving everyone – regardless of age, income or background –nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving Delaware’s health and wellbeing, and creating a healthy, inclusive community where all people reach their full potential. www.ymcade.org.
###