To coincide with this year’s Corn Fest theme, the Morris Community YMCA will be honoring its very own Hometown Heroes throughout the week.

Each one of our honorees has inspired us tremendously in one way or another. Whether they’re inside our building, in their respective homes or out in the community, each of them embodies the true spirit of the Y.

On the inaugural day of Corn Fest 2016, we shared the first story in our five-part Hometown Heroes series on our Facebook page and blog. We’ll continue to post one story per day until Corn Fest concludes.

• Day 1: Terry Donahue
• Day 2: Amanda DeBoard
• Day 3: Billy Chamberlain
• Day 4: Madi and Nate Hock
• Day 5: Zelko Family

You may recognize some of our Heroes. You may not. Either way, we hope you’ll follow along throughout the week and enjoy getting to know some of the people that motivate us each and every day.