“We are committing to work collaboratively in support of a shared mission for a healthier community,” Stock said. “We are so excited that the Y’s values line up so well with ours. A shared vision is where it all starts.”
According to a press release from Harbin Clinic, there are numerous physical and mental health benefits to youth sports, including lower obesity rates and improved cardiovascular function, as well as an improvement in overall well-being.
Lucas Levesque, director of coaching for the YMCA’s Arsenal Rome Soccer, also spoke about his appreciation for the community and his excitement about the collaboration.
“For both organizations to keep giving back is fantastic,” Levesque said. “This is going to be a great opportunity for us.”
At the close of the announcement, a few of the soccer campers assisted Levesque in unveiling the new Arsenal jerseys, which will feature the Harbin Clinic name and logo.
“The young people that we see out here on this field are what it’s all about,” Stock said. “They are the future of our community.”