If YMCA walls could talk, what would they say?

The Kannapolis YMCA celebrates its 100th birthday this year on Nov. 5. Over these 100 years, its buildings have been home to many memories, childhood traditions, historical figures and significant events.
Many longtime Kannapolis residents spent their childhood afternoons swimming in the YMCA pool and playing sports. Some spent weeks in the summer at YMCA’s Camp Elliott.
If the walls of the Kannapolis YMCA could talk, they would tell story after story of how the YMCA helped shaped the lives of young people throughout the decades. Are you one of those people? Did you grow up at the YMCA? Was your life touched through programs at the YMCA? If these walls could talk, would they speak your name?
Are there pieces of YMCA history or memorabilia that you might loan to the YMCA for display? The staff is working on a walking timeline of the last 100 years. Any items of historical reference would be gladly appreciated. This includes anything that you might think of — pictures, letters, newspaper articles, artifacts and whatever you think might help piece the memories together.
The YMCA staff is also seeking to interview anyone who might have a YMCA story to share. Please call Traci West or Brett Crosby if you have any artifacts or stories that you would be willing to share. The phone number is 704-939-9622.
For more information about programs and other ways to become involved with the Cannon Memorial YMCA check out our Web site www.cannonymca.org.