In their continuing efforts to conquer the planet, Nintendo donated 100 Wii party packs to YMCA chapters nationally.

On Saturday the Ys will start using the Wiis in their Healthy Kids Day events, having them play Wii Sports games. The Wii will also be used to "bridge the gap between parents and their kids" through the Y's Adventure Guides program.

"Consumers all over America are telling us the Wii helps them to stay active and fit and also gives them another reason to be together as a family," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Wii has quickly become a part of America's fitness plan, from bowling leagues for active seniors to kids and parents who sweat through Wii Sports pentathlons together."

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