YMCA of the Fox Cities to expand after acquiring Valley Fitness & Racquet in Fox Crossing
Samantha West
Appleton Post-Crescent
APPLETON - The YMCA of the Fox Cities is expanding to a sixth location after its recent acquisition of Valley Fitness & Racquet in Fox Crossing.
The new location will be named the Ogden Family YMCA Fitness & Tennis Center in honor of the family's donation and commitment to make the acquisition possible, according to a Thursday news release. The location will house indoor tennis courts, pickleball and the Warrior Training Center.
In a statement, Max Ogden said his family is very proud to help the YMCA of the Fox Cities expand.
"I've seen with my own eyes how the YMCA values the assets they have, how well they treat and build up their staff and how much they care about the overall wellness of the communities they serve," he said.
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Bill Breider, the YMCA of the Fox Cities' president and CEO, said the organization is "extremely grateful" to the Ogden family for their donation and leadership "to ensure the sustainability of this facility for generations to come."
"We are excited to welcome the staff teams, members and participants of Valley Fitness & Racquet to the YMCA family," Breider said in the release. "We look forward to implementing best practices from both organizations."
Starting in August, existing members will have access to the new location, as well as the five existing facilities — Apple Creek YMCA, Appleton YMCA, Fox West YMCA, Heart of the Valley YMCA and Neenah-Menasha YMCA — with no change in membership fees.
Contact reporter Samantha West at 920-996-7207 or swest@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @BySamanthaWest.
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