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Bocce Invitational Gives YMCA Program $22K Boost

12th annual event benefits health program for cancer survivors.

Twenty-four teams, 120 players and company sponsors helped make the 12th Annual Madison Area YMCA Charity Bocce Invitational Championship a success.

The event raised more than $22,000 for the Madison Area YMCA’s LIVESTRONG at the YMCA initiative, a new, free 12-week health and wellness program for cancer survivors, according to an announcement.

Team “Outcasts” won the championship, while Team “Fratelli Di Bocci” took second place in the Thursday, Oct. 24, finals.

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The Madison Area YMCA's next big charity event is June 2014: the 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic. Proceeds help send children to summer camp who otherwise are not able to afford it.

To sponsor or participate in the Annual Charity Bocce Invitational or Annual Charity Golf Tournament in 2014 or for other YMCA sponsorship opportunities contact Leigh Anne Soroka at 973-822-YMCA (9622), ext 2232 or lsoroka@madisonymca.org.

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