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McPherson YMCA Leaders Advocate at State Capitol

Senior Branch Director and advisory board member meet with local legislators and governor during annual event

Greg Loving

17 Mar 2026 • 2 min read

YMCA leaders and advocates from across Kansas gather with Gov. Laura Kelly at the Kansas State Capitol during YMCA Advocacy Day in Topeka. (Contributed photo)

MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Family YMCA Senior Branch Director David Foster and Y Advisory Board Member Dawn Loving traveled to Topeka last Tuesday for YMCA Advocacy Day at the State Capitol, where they met with area legislators to discuss the impact of the YMCA and the McPherson Recreation Commission on the local community. The visit also included a meeting with the governor.

Dawn Loving, Gov. Laura Kelly, an unidentified attendee and McPherson Family YMCA Senior Branch Director David Foster pose at the Kansas State Capitol during YMCA Advocacy Day in Topeka. (Contributed photo)

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