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NORWICH – The Norwich Family YMCA is still accepting donations for their Open Door Scholarship fund. The scholarship helps people struggling with program or membership fees take part and promote healthy living.

According to Norwich Family YMCA Director Jamey Mullen, this scholarship is one of the ways the Y is staying inclusive for its community, and each year the Y raises at least $100,000 towards that goal.

Co-chairs of the campaign James Doig and Rita DeMarko also spoke about the scholarship and why they got involved.

“One of the many reasons I agreed to co-chair this campaign this year, is because of a strong belief in the Y, including the programs, the guidance, and direction it encourages, and the positive socialization it provides,” said Doig. “Every person, young or old, who has a desire and need to join the Y should have that opportunity, and the Scholarship Campaign helps to provide just that.”