In this fan favorite episode of the Y Connect podcast, you’ll meet Oliver and his mom, Juliet. Oliver is a remarkable seven-year-old young man and Y member with a heart as big as the state of Georgia. We invite you to hear his story of extraordinary gratitude. It’s a story that will inspire you and remind you what it means to be a superhero.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• (02:16) Oliver shares his Y story and talks about what inspired him to give gifts to the Y staff

• (05:01) Juliet tells how she reacted when Oliver made his request

• (07:20) Oliver is overwhelmed by how the staff at the Y responded and is surprised by how hard the Y staff work

• (10:10) Juliet is proud of her son, and Oliver has more ideas of how he wants to be generous

• (14:43) Oliver and his mom, Juliet, share their Y story

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Oliver is a generous giving young man who gives back to those who have enriched his life.

• A seven-year-old boy can inspire an adult to be kind and generous.

• The staff at the Atlanta Y’s have a reputation for friendliness.

RESOURCE LINKS:

Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta

Linkedin: YMCA Metro Atlanta

Twitter: YMCA Metro Atlanta

Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta

YMCA Atlanta Membership - Website

YMCA Sizzle Reel - YouTube

BIOGRAPHY:

After living in Naples, Florida and Chicago, Illinois, seven-year-old Oliver Amoaku and his mother, Juliet, moved to Johns Creek a year ago. Needing to keep up with his swim lessons, friends led them to the Ed Isakson Family Y in Alpharetta. Fortunately, the people at the front desk were so nice when they arrived they signed up with the Y immediately, saying it has been nothing but an amazing experience since. Oliver attends Ocee Elementary School and has two sisters and a brother. He loves basketball, bike riding, swimming and the YMCA.