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The day I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I cried out to the Lord from my inner most part of my body. I felt a peace come over me, He impressed upon my spirit. “I am your pilot. You are my passenger. I will take care of you.” I had been going to the Y for several years for water aerobics. After finishing a grueling treatment, I was told about LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA and was asked if I would be interested. I was introduced to Lisa Murray who walked me through the exercise program for 3 months. Even though she was my trainer, we also developed a friendship. I was so appreciative to learn how to use the equipment and very impressed by the strength that I developed at this time. Donate to the YMCA today so that all cancer survivors and their families have the opportunity to regain their strength: https://goo.gl/js3tYf #WhyTheY #WhyWednesday #ForABetterUs #TransformingLives

At nearly 60 years of age, I realized that if I wanted to live out active senior years like my parents did, then I needed to make a change. With limited flexibility, balance, and upper body strength, I registered with a personal trainer at the YMCA. Just a little over a year later, my fitness level is better than it has ever been in my adult life. I truly feel as though I have reversed the aging process! Coming to the Y provides a format and regimen that keeps me motivated. I’ve even reached my goal of building up my stamina and balance in order to get involved with horseback riding and I now have my own horse! I have started to combine healthy eating with personal training, and hope to reach my healthy weight in 2017. My personal motivation is to stay young as long as I can and the encouragement from my personal trainer at the Y was the perfect fit! Donate to the YMCA today so that everyone has the opportunity to live healthy lives, no matter of ability to pay: https://goo.gl/FpYVlJ #WhyTheY #WhyWednesday #ForABetterUs #TransformingLives

We joined the @fairfieldfamilyymca when our pediatrician recommended my son, Nick for the Fun2BFit program. We are both now exercising four times a week, not only does Nick look and feel great, but my lower back pain has also improved greatly. The thing that is so special about the YMCA is that we enjoy seeing the people there each day and the program leaders are able to make exercising fun and exciting. My son and I are not only improving our health and flexibility but he also has had the opportunity to make friends within his class, learn new games, and ways to make healthy living fun.” Donate to the YMCA today so that other children like Nick have the opportunity to learn how to live healthier lives: https://goo.gl/ZjBcee #WhyTheY #WhyWednesday #ForABetterUs #TransformingLives (at Fairfield Family Y)

My son, Michael has a strong fear of water and although I had him in swim lessons for several years he was not able to move up because his fear was so intense. As he got older I made the decision to take him out of swim lessons completely because I didn’t want anyone making fun of him and unfortunately, as a single mom it wasn’t in my budget to enroll him in private swim lessons. This was until I found out about the Sea Turtles class taught by Emily Morgan-Crosby, which is a small group, adaptive swimming class for individuals with disabilities. Through the Sea Turtles program, Michael is getting more comfortable with the water and goes at his own pace, best of all, Michael now looks forward to swimming. Donate to the YMCA today to give all children the opportunity to learn how to swim: https://goo.gl/R9ha3W #WhyTheY #WhyWednesday #ForABetterUs #TransformingLives (at East Butler County Family Y)

In 2015, I experienced the worst day of my life when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After over a year of treatment, I was cancer free and at that point the LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA program was recommended to me as I was struggling to get my strength and balance back. I love this program because I have met so many good people and the trainers are fantastic. I would just like to thank everyone for your help and support and for my trainer pushing me and telling me “that I got this”! Donate to the YMCA today to give all cancer survivors and their families the opportunity to regain their strength. https://goo.gl/V2AS82 #WhyTheY #WhyWednesday #ForABetterUs #TransformingLives (at East Butler County Family Y)

Meet BJ! At 5 months old, BJ was diagnosed with a brain tumor on his optic nerve and hypothalamus, which causes blindness. Because of this, BJ has been limited and afraid to have new experiences outside of his home and never went anywhere without assistance. Seeing the Y as a safe place, BJ’s mom brought him to the Y hoping he would meet new people. Over the past year, BJ has gained new independence like never before. He now rides the activity school bus independently to the Y. He works one on one with our wellness center coaches and is now even talking about venturing into the pool which has always been one of his biggest fears. One day, he hopes to work at the YMCA. Donate to the YMCA today so that other kids like BJ can experience the Y! https://goo.gl/4QmL7g #WhyTheY #WhyWednesday #ForABetterUs #TransformingLives (at Fitton Family Y)

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