The Flushing YMCA has been a major driving force in promoting health. This year, the organization joined FUSIA Communications, a friend to both the YMCA and the festival, to take part in the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York by providing a variety of free services and activities such as health screening, giveaways, arts and crafts, raffles, drawings and more.

William Nelson, Executive Director of the Flushing YMCA commented, "We are excited to be a part of this event and to promote health in mind, body and spirit at this year's Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival with our good friends at FUSIA Communications."

Elizabeth Kay, a board manger of the Flushing YMCA and the President of FUSIA Communications said, "This is a special opportunity. Above all, I want the whole community to remember the importance of staying healthy. The organization with all its health programs and sports facilities is for the community and right within their reach. I know that it is hard work for anyone to claim a slice of the American dream, but it's just as important to make the time and commitment to stay healthy."

In addition to the screening, giveaways, and raffles, the "Activate America" demo took place right by the booth. The demo was an inspired and off-beat response to America's unprecedented health crisis and featured four elements: Zumba, Cardio Kickboxing, Seido Karate and Breakdancing, all of which were popular with participants and drew a crowd of spectators.

Lastly, Nelson commented, "The Flushing YMCA is eager to meet and greet all event participants and members of our community at our booth with giveaways and information about our YMCA while helping promote a healthy lifestyle at the race with our interactive Activate America demonstration."

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About the Flushing YMCA: For more than 82 years, the Flushing YMCA has been providing vital programs and services to the Queens neighborhoods of Flushing and Bayside. Through its full-service Branch operation and off-site programs, the Flushing YMCA helps more than 14,000 kids and 10,000 adults develop to their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body, in an environment steeped in our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Supported in part through contributions to the Strong Kids Campaign, the Flushing YMCA provides membership assistance and scholarships to programs like summer camp, child care and teen activities.