How Lakewood YMCA Turns Community Partnerships into Rally for the Y Success
If you’ve followed Rally for the Y over the years, one YMCA name likely stands out again and again near the top of the leaderboard: YMCA Pierce and Kitsap Counties – Lakewood YMCA.
Their success isn’t by accident. It’s the result of intentional community engagement, creative fundraising, and a commitment to rallying both members and local businesses around a shared mission.
This year, Lakewood YMCA partnered with Classy Chassis Car Wash, who stepped up in a big way—pledging to sponsor riders at their facility for $0.30 per mile. That means every mile pedaled on the Blue Goji bikes directly translates into additional funding for the YMCA’s programs and services. In 2025, Lakewood YMCA had 30 corporate level sponsors, helping them raise nearly $63,000.
To make things even more fun, the Classy Chassis mascot made a special appearance at the YMCA, hopping on the bike and showing firsthand what Rally for the Y is all about: community, movement, and impact.
Why Corporate Sponsorship Makes Such a Big Difference
Lakewood YMCA has consistently been one of the top-performing locations in Rally for the Y because they fully embrace corporate partnerships as part of their strategy.
Corporate sponsors help:
Multiply the impact of every mile ridden
Increase excitement and visibility within the facility
Strengthen relationships between the YMCA and local businesses
Bring new supporters into the YMCA’s mission
These partnerships create a powerful cycle: members feel more motivated to ride, sponsors feel more connected to their community, and the YMCA raises more funds to support programs like youth development, community health, and access for all.
Rally for the Y Is More Than a Fundraiser
At its core, Rally for the Y is about engagement. It’s about turning a simple workout into something meaningful—not just for the individual rider, but for the entire community.
Lakewood YMCA exemplifies how Rally for the Y can become a platform for:
Member engagement
Community pride
Corporate collaboration
Mission-driven fundraising
Their leadership shows that when you combine passionate members, supportive sponsors, and a shared purpose, the impact can be extraordinary.
As Rally for the Y continues this year, Lakewood YMCA is once again setting the standard—not just by pedaling farther, but by bringing their entire community along for the ride.
