September 2025

McGaw YMCA invites residents to join Miles That Matter cycling challenge

Published by The Evanston RoundTable on September 25th, 2025 The McGaw YMCA invites the community to join Miles That Matter cycling challenge. From Oct. 13 to Nov. 13, participants will work together to collectively cycle 4,100 miles to raise awareness and support for McGaw YMCA’s Men’s Residence program. How to participate: Pledge your miles or minutes of cycling between Oct. 13 to Nov. 13. Choose your ride: recumbent, indoor cycling, road or mountain bike. Track your progress and help the group reach 4,100 miles together. Cheer on your neighbors, boost your own health and move with a purpose! This challenge is free. Sign up here: bit.ly/mcgawmmcc Read full article on the Evanston RoundTable website

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From the Road: Miles That Matter September Update

Two people standing above Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park

Mark Metz and Noreen Edwards, pictured above the Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park, have already logged more than 1,400 of their 4,100-mile cross-country bike ride in support of the McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence housing program and upcoming renovation project. (Photo credit: Miles that Matter blog)  McGaw YMCA Board Chair Mark Metz and his wife Noreen Edwards are on the road, logging miles in a cross-country bike ride to raise awareness and support for the McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence housing program and upcoming renovation project. Their journey, dubbed Miles That Matter, serves as both a powerful awareness campaign and a fundraising effort to spotlight the urgent need for affordable housing in Evanston. The couple began their ride on August 24, departing from Florence, Oregon. As of this article’s publishing, they have already logged 1,434 miles of their 4,100-mile self-supported ride along the TransAmerica Trail, cycling from the Pacific to

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Staff Spotlight: Erin

Erin is wearing a blue McGaw YMCA t-shirt and smiling. She is standing in the Main Lobby, in front of the front desk.

Staff Spotlight: Meet Erin, one of our amazing Member Relations Associates! Erin is a welcoming presence at the front desk, ready to help with class registrations, facility tours, and anything you need to get the most out of your Y experience. Erin was drawn to the McGaw YMCA for its strong sense of community and its values of inclusiveness, wellness, and social responsibility. She takes pride in being part of a team that makes a meaningful impact while supporting both personal and professional growth. Fun fact: Erin loves visiting botanical gardens and nature spots in every city she travels to—it’s her favorite way to stay grounded while exploring new places. You’ll find Erin at the front desk, in the Fitness Center, or out and about at community events. Be sure to say hello!

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