PLACES TO GO Around the Neighborhood
WEST SIDE STORIES Mela Sarajane Dailey
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VOLUME 37 ISSUE 4 - SINCE 1986
INSIDE Women in Business Pages 17-20
W E S TA U S T I N N E W S . C O M
APRIL 25, 2024
WAYA COMMUNITY
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he WAYA Community came together on Friday, April 5 to celebrate Family Day, WAYA’s biggest annual fundraiser. Thanks to the support of the community, a record-breaking $632,000 was raised. Proceeds from Family Day directly impact the youth of Austin by providing much needed funds for WAYA’s youth sports leagues, preschool, programs and facility. The evening was spent with bouncy houses, face painters, laser tag, dunk tanks, delicious food, and signature adult beverages. Family Day 2024 had a record turn out with over 1,200 in attendance including WAYA kids, parents, grandparents and friends. WAYA has a lot to celebrate this year serving over 16,000 kids from 50 different zip codes through WAYA sports, WAYA Preschool, camps and after-school programs. WAYA offers over 30 sports programs including baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, gymnastics and more for the recreational player through the skilled athlete. The WAYA Preschool serves over 100 families through a play-based curriculum. WAYA has served the Austin community for over 44 years. WAYA’s mission is to provide the best athletic, recreational, and educational experiences for all children to reach their highest potential. For more information, visit www.waya.org.
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