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Challenger
Special Events

Fun for a Cause

The YMCA Challenger program hosts unique special events throughout the year to help support Challenger sports, activities and young adult social outings. Find out what's coming up next and join the fun!

Cheers for Challenger at Arrowhead Stadium

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, September 26, 2019
The Tower Club at Arrowhead Stadium
Presented by the Fred & Jami Pryor Foundation

Join us for Cheers for Challenger to help make a difference in the lives of children with diverse abilities and support the Y’s Challenger program.

We want this year’s event to be bigger and better than ever, so we’re celebrating our Challenger MVPs at the home of the NFL’s MVP, Arrowhead Stadium.

Enjoy great food, beverages and live and silent auctions, which will feature fabulous Chiefs items. There will also be entertainment, celebrity appearances and some exciting new surprises this year!

Tickets are now available. Don't miss this great time for a great cause!

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Stay tuned for the next fun and exciting YMCA Challenger special event! Sign up for our emails to get new event notifications sent straight to your inbox.

Challenge Your Fashion

Challenge Your Fashion 2019 - Fashion Show
Challenger Athlete Abby and Co-Emcee Rex Hudler

Challenge Your Fashion is an incredible annual tradition featuring current and former players from your favorite local teams walking the runway with YMCA Challenger athletes and buddies.

The 12th annual Challenge Your Fashion event on Saturday, January 26, 20189 was filled with fun, fashion and great times. The event raised more than $140,000 for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger program, which helps children and young adults with diverse abilities to gain strength, confidence, friendship, and more. View our event recap for more details about this great night for a great cause. 

Event
Photos

Take a look back on some of the great memories made at past YMCA Challenger events. 

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You don't have to wait until a special event to support the Y Challenger program. Show your support by making a donation online.