A BIG Thank You goes to Mr. Don Bowles and his family for
making a meaningful donation to the Pathways Capital
Campaign. Mr. Bowles became a member at the Park Cities
YMCA in 1952 at 7 years of age playing in checkers
tournaments, youth sports, and ping pong along with being a
part of the Jr. Leaders Program. When asked what made him a
passionate donor, his answer was that there was nothing short
of family that has impacted him more than the YMCA.
Mr. Bowles spent 13 years at Camp Grady Spruce as a camper
and served in staff capacities along with his wife, Janie. Both
Bowles children attended CGS spending more years at camp
than either of their parents. There is a solid belief in their family
that the Y has the capacity to change lives by putting Christian
values into practice through programs that build spirit, mind and
body for all!
Due to his earliest memories at the Y relating the Luke 2:52
scripture quote to real life, Don has said nothing would make
him happier than to see those engraved words in the new Moody
Family YMCA dedicated to the work of three great Dallas Y
gentlemen; Jack Semones, Ron Kinnamon, and Ray Bean. This
scripture will be a part of the new YMCA thanks to Don and his
family.