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Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Posted on Jan 17, 2012
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Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
YMCA Healthy Living Center Personal Trainer; Mary Van Heukelom worked with a group of about 35 cancer survivors and caregivers to help them train for their week-long climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Mary's Y heart, her devotion to healthy...
FES cycle user
Posted on Jan 12, 2012
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YMCA Healthy Living Center member and FES cycle user, Amanda Schulze shares about her experience with the FES cycle:
“I have had MS for 7 years. Since I have used the FES cycle for 3 months I have been able to voluntarily flex my quads, glutes, and calves. I have...
Journey to Freedom
Posted on Jan 9, 2012
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Last night I came upon this interesting blog about the journey of one Y member who lost 135lbs. Below is an excerpt from "Can you Stay for Dinner"
"I suppose I woke up. I blinked, breathed in, and in that one moment at the Y I knew that if I did...
New record in 24hr cycle endurance race!
Posted on Sep 27, 2011
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Congratulations, Sue McCall, YMCA cycle instructor!! Sue took on the challenge of a 24hr bike ride for the 1st time, and with the help of a friend at the YMCA, set an all time record! Sue's ride set a new record both for the women's 50-59 year old 24 hour...
Delay the Disease
Posted on Aug 31, 2011
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Delay the Disease at the YHLC is just one of our programs making a difference in the lives of our members. The following testimony is a great example of how a membership at the Y is about more than a membership at a gym. The Y is a place where...
