Everyone has a Y story…some are small stories of kindness by a Y friend or staff member, some are accounts of life changing experiences at the Y. They are your stories and we want to hear them. They are the inspiration behind our mission: to improve the quality of your life and strengthen you spirit, mind and body. Here are a few:
Cassidy Tulio "The Y is a great place for local youth to come and be together..." |
Jim Shute "I come to the Y everyday. It's that simple. The Y is a part of my daily routine and life..." |
Austin D'Ambrosio "I've been coming to the Y since I was four years old..." |
Kathy Hahn Kathy's back running with the Y's 5k running group after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011... |
Alan Freedman "My instructors were great and helped me let go of the wall. They showed me what to do and I took it from there..." |
Jess Ippolito "The Y is my solace and sanctuary...there when I needed them the most." |
Bill Lieser |
Patti Thomas |
Anita Nyari Anita Nyari has had numerous, major spinal surgeries. At 74, she tells others like her... |
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Dave Marovich Health Seekers are all ages and abilities. Take Dave Marovich, who at age 68 trains for a variety... |
Candi Van Wagner “I’ve been living with breast cancer for twenty-two years. I was first diagnosed in 1989 and then..." |
Casey Kohler & Brendan Krug Casey Kohler and Brendan Krug are Y Summer Swim Team friends. When they both registered for the Kids’ Triathlon... |
Clara Parker Clara Parker loves the Y. To her and so many others, it’s a place where so many different types... |
Dr. Craig Hall Dr. Craig Hall learned to swim as a child with the Adventure (formerly Indian) Guides. Now... |
Devin Star Gordon “Devin is our sweet and adorable four-year old little girl who suffered a stroke and a brain infection in utero..." |
Evan Mautz Evan Mautz grew up at the Y. With the help of his Y family (and mother Meg), Evan stays motivated to... |
Riley & Trish Lyons Delahanty Until her recent marriage, Trish Lyons Delahanty was a single mom raising two boys alone... | The Baxters The Y means something different to each individual. To Jim and Monica Baxter, it’s a place... |
Jen Donnelly My 3 children have been taking swim classes at the Y for some time now. I never knew how to swim... |
Heather Gombar Heather Gombar has been through hell. It’s as simple as that. After living a privileged lifestyle with her husband.. |
