Share Your Story

Tell Us Your Reason Y

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is built on moments that change people’s lives, big and small. If you have a “Reason Y” to share, we’d love to learn more. Tell us what happened, why it matters, and any details you’re comfortable including. Our team may follow up if we have questions or want to feature your submission.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Preferred Contact Method

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Please provide the contact info (name, email, phone number) of the person you are submitting this form on behalf of.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

About You

Your Primary Location or YMCA Program

How you are involved at the Y (select all that apply):

Member

Program Participant

Staff Member

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Donor

Board Member

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Your Story

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Preferences & Acknowledgements

I give permission to be contacted via email/phone for more information on my story.

I give permission for my name and/or identifying information be used if my story is published

By selecting yes, you grant the YMCA of Greater Seattle permission to use your name and other identifying information in your published story. By selecting no, your story will be kept anonymous, and an alternate name/alias will be used in the published story.

Please contact me if my story is used

Acknowledgement

By checking the box below, I acknowledge:

I am 18 years old or older.
I have obtained written permission/photograph and video release from the individual(s) and/or guardian(s) to use this material and/or story in any form, including, but not limited to, video, websites, print, marketing collateral, etc.
I understand by uploading this material it becomes the property of YMCA of Greater Seattle and may be used at their discretion. The YMCA of Greater Seattle may edit or otherwise modify the material for publication without changing the intended meaning.
I understand that posting of unauthorized, defamatory, libelous or otherwise illegal videos, soundtrack recordings, photographs, and stories is strictly prohibited by YMCA of Greater Seattle and I accept full responsibility for the content submitted, and will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the YMCA of Greater Seattle from and against any claims arising from submission of any illegal materials.
I release and discharge all third parties collaborating with YMCA of Greater Seattle from any and all claims in connection with the uses and reproductions of any video film, footage, sound track recordings and photo reproductions of the individual(s) identified herein as well as me and/or my narrative account of my experience as described herein.
My consent and this release are irrevocable. I may withdraw my consent in the future by contacting PR@seattleymca.org.
I understand that the YMCA of Greater Seattle will not sell my information to third parties.