Your participation in the YMCA Turkey Trot helps to make YMCA programs and services accessible to kids and families who would otherwise be unable to afford them. YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a charitable, community based organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Throughout its history, proceeds raised from the YMCA Turkey Trot have played a vital role in helping youth, families, and seniors access the resources that help them to learn, grow and thrive.