The Alliance of MA YMCA had 17 advocates in DC this week for National Advocacy Days. The Danvers YMCA was in attendance and represented the 28 YMCA Associations over a 2 day period.  Close to 1000 YMCA representatives from across the nation met with their State Legislators to discuss our Mission and request funding to support the communities they serve.  Topics included: Affordable Childcare, Youth at Risk,  Civic Bridge Building, Safety Around Water.   Lastly our Y’s discussed additional support to assist us with programs that focus on  CDC’s and prevention (Chronic Disease), such as:   Heart disease, cancer, obesity, high blood pressure, parkinsons, diabetes, arthritis and stroke.