What’s It Like To Die, and Live Again? (Y member shares his story from 2012 – one that’s well worth repeating). Just ask me? That’s exactly what happened to me on February 8, 2012. I was quietly doing my stretching while doing my thrice weekly exercises at the local YMCA. I was 70 years old …
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Y Story – Cherie Landis
Meet Cherie Landis, YMCA member and another member blogger! If you check out Cherie’s blog, Fly to Root, you’ll see she’s as active and adventurous as they come! With a clear love for the outdoors – hiking, running, climbing, and bouldering are some of her favorites. But when a fractured ankle from a fall kept …
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Y Story – Mary Mooney
YMCA Member and Blogger, Mary Mooney, is grateful for camaraderie at the Y. In a recent blog, she begins with “I convinced myself that I joined the Y for exercise and to help me lose weight, but I’ve learned that was only a small part of what I’ve gotten from the experience. I have built …
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Y Story – Sam Sandler
Sam Sandler is a magician, an inspirational speaker and America’s only full time deaf illusionist. With over 8,000 live shows in 45 states, Sam has perfected the blend of magic and comedy with a powerful and dynamic inspirational message. Sam has always been interested in magic, but he hasn’t always been deaf. In 2005, Sam …
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Y Story – Jon Robins
“I could not do my job without the assistance of the YMCA,” Jon Robins, Case Manager for Merakey, states. Jon works with youth on the autism spectrum. He refers all of his clients to the Y. For many of these kids, the only opportunity outside of school for fitness, socialization, and community integration is the …
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Ross Greene – Y Story
Determination, drive, and dedication are three words that describe Ross Greene. Ross, 18, has been a member of the YMCA since he was 3 years old. Ross is now an employee working in the Lansdale branch’s Wellness Center, and is responsible for daily cleaning, tidiness, and safety concerns of the wellness areas. Lansdale’s Wellness Director …
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