St. Louis Surge Raises More Than $5,000 for YMCA Strong Community Campaign

St. Louis, Mo – 

Members of the St. Louis Surge Semi-Professional Basketball Team raised $5,145 for the Downtown-Marquette Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) Strong Community Campaign of St. Louis. The St. Louis Surge’s fundraising efforts contributed to the YMCA’s overall fundraising campaign goal of $77,000, which is dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, changing lives each and everyday and strengthening the community. The St. Louis Surge General Manager and Team Owner, Khalia Collier, was honored at the Strong Community Campaign Celebration on Thursday, Feburary 2, 2012.

“Having a partnership with the YMCA and being a part of the Strong Community Campaign was a great way for the Surge to become a part of something bigger; helping youth in St. Louis,” said Collier. “As a team, we will always give back to the community and supporting families with the YMCA was our first step to help make a difference in kids lives.”

The Surge teammates and staff worked hard for months to raise funds for the campaign and continues to strive for a high level of performance to serve the community. As role models and mentors in the St. Louis community, the St. Louis Surge will continue to put the local community first.

“The Surge will continue to help the YMCA in any way possible because we are dedicated to helping those in need and giving back to our community. Every member associated with the Surge are leaders, mentors and role models in the community who strive to have an impact on individuals everywhere,” said Collier.