The Summit Area YMCA invites you to LOL, an evening of charitable giving and community celebration at the Canoe Brook Country Club on Friday, November 6.
Gather with fellow community members for a night of fine company, exciting auction bidding, and meaningful impact. Every bid placed and dollar raised directly supports our vital programs and services — ensuring that all members of our community have access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
We look forward to celebrating with you as we come together to strengthen the Summit area and beyond.
“Every bid and every donation represents a life changed.”
ANJALI MCCORMICK, PRESIDENT & CEO
SUMMIT AREA YMCA
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now.
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.
LOL would not be possible without the tireless support of our dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and the entire Summit community. Details on our 2026 LOL Committee and partners coming soon.
On 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.
