Simmons YMCA Has A New Playground, Thanks to Local Rotary Club Volunteers

Charlotte NC's Meck-South Rotary Club 'Pitches In' Again!



Simmons YMCA in Charlotte NC (6824 Democracy Drive) needed a new playground and many area volunteers didn't think twice about helping to build it! Some of the volunteers included those from my own, Meck-South Rotary Club. Bill Woodruff, our Service Projects Chairman, did a wonderful job of rising to the challange of a late call to help! He coordinated many of our members to plan and oversee much of the playground's new construction. We're proud to say that the project is complete and now Simmons YMCA has a new KaBoom! playground!

Monetary donations and even sweat-equity for the project was led by our own NBA star, Antawn Jamison! Antawn has been a dynamic leader in community service for our area for a very long time. He attended Providence High School, where he led the team to many victories, putting the newer school on the 'map!' He now plays for the Washington Wizards and took time out of his summer break to assist in this worthwhile community service project.

Thanks to all Meck-South Rotarians and to Antawn Jamison for your dedication to our community!

For more information about Simmons YMCA, call (704) 716-6600 or visit the Simmons YMCA website.

Visit Antawn Jamison's website for more information on the KaBoom! organization.