ACT! in Action: Empowering Citlali Toward Wellness

The ACT! Get Up, Get Moving (ACT!) program through MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is an evidence-based program that empowers kids and their families to build healthier lifestyles together. Through weekly classes offered in both English and Spanish, participants learn about goal‑setting, incorporating daily physical activity, reading nutrition labels, and preparing healthy meals at home. Families enrolled in ACT! also receive YMCA memberships, giving them access to a supportive wellness community where they can stay active and continue practicing healthy habits.

Last summer, your generosity helped pilot a virtual version of the program aimed at families in the agriculture industry who often face long, inflexible work hours. The online format made ACT! more accessible, and the inaugural class responded with enthusiasm and strong engagement.

“We had a wonderful experience,” shares Laura about her daughter Citlali’s participation in the virtual program. “It really helped us learn a lot about food that I just didn’t know. We’ve incorporated more fruits and vegetables into our diet and gotten into a better habit of routine meal times. Those two things made a huge difference not just in Citlali’s health but for our whole family.”

Thanks to you, families across the Yakima Valley are gaining the support and resources they need to live their healthiest lives. Your generosity is opening the door for Yakima Memorial Hospital to offer the online ACT! program again this summer – reaching more children and families who are ready to take their next step toward wellness.