LOL is an evening of entertainment, celebration, and philanthropy to support the mission of the Y. Together, we ensure all our neighbors, regardless of age, income, and background, have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Proceeds from the event benefit special needs youth, military families, college-bound teens, families experiencing food insecurity, and other members of our community.
“The magic we see every day at the Y is what this community makes possible.
ANJALI MCCORMICK, PRESIDENT & CEO
SUMMIT AREA YMCA
The Summit Area YMCA welcomed Alexander Boyce to LOL in November. Praised as “sophisticated” by The New York Times, Boyce has performed at The Magic Castle in Hollywood and Harvard A.R.T.’s The Conjuror’s Club, with clients including Amazon, Google, and NASDAQ. He’s delighted audiences including Neil Patrick Harris, Jimmy Fallon, and Daniel Craig.
“He joyfully melts my brain with virtuoso sleight of hand. He’s a master.
TELLER
OF PENN & TELLER
The Y’s favorite auctioneer and master of ceremonies returned for his 7th year of impact at LOL. Pat Tully has led charity benefit auctions and fundraising appeals for organizations across North America and Europe, sharing the stage with names like Tina Fey, Jamie Foxx, Josh Groban, and Kenan Thompson — he even once talked Rod Stewart into breaking out a duet.
“I just love the humor he brings and how much fun is had at the event.
SHAUN O'HARA
FOUNDER OF THE SHAUN O'HARA FOUNDATION
As a leading community cause-driven organization, the Summit Area YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living, and inspiring social responsibility. Funds raised through LOL directly support vital programs that ensure every community member can access the Y, regardless of financial circumstance.
Jeramie Barletta, Diane Berry, Maria Brugg, Bernadette Burge, Samantha Chibane, Caroline Chick, Jen Counihan, Alicia D’Angelo, Mary Lin, Layne Logigian, Anjali McCormick, Anne Pierce, Stacie Powers, Emily Staniszewski, Katie Wenger, Alli Zeimann
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View the GalleryOn Friday, September 26, the Summit Area YMCA hosted its annual Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Charity Auction & Comedy Night at The Albion in Summit. Nearly 200 guests gathered for an evening of laughter, philanthropy, and community spirit, raising an outstanding $366,000 in support of the Y’s Financial Assistance Program and its many community initiatives.
The evening began with a warm welcome from Michael Colon, Vice Chair of the Summit Area YMCA Board of Trustees, who reintroduced Anjali McCormick to the community as the organization’s new President & CEO, ushering in the Y’s next chapter of growth and impact. Returning for his fifth year, crowd favorite Pat Tully once again energized the audience as auctioneer and emcee, leading the live auction and paddle raises that generated record-breaking contributions. Guests also enjoyed a headline performance by world-renowned comedian Pat McGann, whose quick wit and humor filled the venue with nonstop laughter.
“Every bid and every donation represents a life changed,” McCormick added. “Because of this community’s generosity, more children will learn to swim safely, more families will find care they can afford, and more individuals will discover hope and connection through the Y.”
As a leading community cause-driven organization, the Summit Area YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living, and inspiring social responsibility. Funds raised through the Laugh Out Loud event directly support vital programs such as childcare and camp scholarships for working families, college and career preparation for teens, and health and wellness initiatives that ensure all community members can access the Y, regardless of financial circumstance. These funds also sustain free community programs like LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA for cancer survivors, Fridays in Motion for youth with special needs, and local food distribution programs that help fight food insecurity.
The Summit Area YMCA expressed deep gratitude to its corporate sponsors, LOL Event Committee, Y staff, and volunteers for their dedication and generosity in making the event a success.
