Counting our blessings here at the Y Tyler Mussel didn’t hesitate for one moment when the opportunity to help at the Somerset Hills YMCA’s SNAP (Special Needs Adult Program) event presented itself. Already enjoying the program as a participant, Tyler who is gentle, engaging and determined, took the initiative and began helping Amy Margaret-MacDonald with the monthly meetings that bring together young adults with special needs, aged 15 and older, wanting friendship and socialization. Tyler, a 20 year old student majoring in theater at the RVCC, works part-time at King’s in Bernardsville and spends a lot of his spare time at the YMCA in between work and studies. “I just love being involved here at the Y and helping others gives me a great sense of satisfaction,” says Tyler. “To my mind, there is no choice to make; it’s just feels so natural to want to get involved for the benefit of others”.  Planning meetings, shopping for supplies and chaperoning the events take a considerable amount of time and Amy Margaret-MacDonald would be at a loss without him. “I rely on Tyler so much now as the group gets bigger and we embark on new adventures, such as going to the movies, barbeques, a trip to the circus or a dance,” said Amy.” During our last event, Tyler handed us some crumpled bills explaining that he had made a little extra that week and wanted to donate it to the program. We were so shocked to count $103; Tyler insisted on us keeping it. Does it get any better than that?” Tyler is a wonderful example of selfless giving and sacrifice and the Somerset Hills YMCA is so blessed to have him as part of the family. For more information about the SNAP program, you can call Amy Margaret-MacDonald on (908) 766 7898 Ext. 1560 or email .