Rematch After Rio Event Charity Swim Event with Ryan Lochte to Proceed as Planned

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Aug. 24, 2016 - PRLog -- The Board of Directors for both the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA (VFYMCA) and Stewart-Marchman-Act Foundation (SMAF) have agreed to proceed with The Rematch After Rio Charity Swim event featuring Ryan Lochte and Charlie Lydecker. The funds raised with this event will go to support the important outreach of both organizations and positively impact our community.

Via a joint statement, VFYMCA Board Chairman Rufus Johnson and SMAF Board Chairman Melissa Murphy said "The YMCA and Stewart-Marchman-Act Foundation are excited for the opportunity to showcase exceptional local talent while raising funds to support the Ormond Beach YMCA's capital campaign and SMA's Huger Adolescent Campus at Tiger Bay."

Charlie Lydecker remains in full support of this event, adding "Ryan is a Local celebrity athlete who has done much good for his sport and community for over 14 years and he made a mistake. I stand by him and am ready to move forward with this fun event for two worthy causes."

Sponsors of the event also remain committed to supporting both community agencies.  "Stonewood Grill & Tavern as a business, and I personally, are unwavering in our support of these two fine organizations, the Y and Stewart-Marchman-Act, who work hard every day helping our community be a healthier place to live.  We are looking forward to a fun and successful event." said Gale Lemerand, Chairman of Stonewood Holdings.

The Ormond Beach Family YMCA Aquatics Center will host The Rematch After Rio charity swim event featuring Charlie Lydecker, Ryan Lochte and Rowdy Gaines on Wednesday, September 28 at 6:30PM.

Tickets for the event will be available for purchase starting on Wednesday, August 24^th at the Ormond Beach Family YMCA, Port Orange Family YMCA, and at the SMA Foundation office in Daytona Beach. The ticket price of $100 includes soft drinks and heavy appetizers.

Sponsorships for this event are available.  For more information, please contact Deana Gammero at DGammero@vfymca.org or Cyndi Wysong at cwysong@smabehavioral.org

About the Y
The Y is one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. ymca.net

About Stewart-Marchman-Act Foundation

Stewart-Marchman-Act Foundation was founded by Jim Foster at the request of Hal Marchman in 1997. The volunteer board of directors is comprised of leading professionals, business leaders, and citizens from the Volusia/Flagler area. The Foundation's sole mission is to build resources, public awareness, and research to support the programs of Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare, the leading non-profit behavioral healthcare organization in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia Counties. Stewart-Marchman-Act Foundation is a 501(c)3 corporation. They accept cash donations, stocks and securities, as well as land and property. They can be found online at http://www.smafoundation.com or www.facebook.com/StewartMarchmanActFoundation, or via telephone at 386-254-1136.