Swim lessons are beneficial and important at any age! It is never too late to learn this life-saving, necessary skill. Member Seungeun Oh has been taking swimming lessons from Julie for over a year and shared her story. “I’ve always thought about learning to swim but never tried to find a teacher or register for …
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Your Y Stories
Discover the real stories behind the impact of the Y. This page highlights inspiring member journeys that reflect the strength, resilience and connection found throughout our community. From life changing wellness milestones to youth development successes and supportive moments during challenging times, these stories showcase how the Y brings people together and helps individuals thrive.
Browse below to read articles and watch videos featuring your friends, neighbors and fellow members, and see how the Y continues to make a meaningful difference every day.
Y Story – Sally Kalad’s Journey Part 2
You can do it! Motivation and Inspiration I know firsthand that losing weight isn’t easy, and as someone who’s tried to transform her own body knows, motivation can make all the difference for success. I believe motivation is a key element that will drive you to reach and accomplish your desired goals. We all lack …
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Y Story – Rene Feitelson
“I joined the Lansdale Y to have a place to swim laps during the fall, winter, and spring months. I work full-time, so I swim after work and on the weekends. Although you have to work around the swim team schedule, there are usually 1 or 2 open lap lanes in the the lap pool. …
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Y Story – Sally Kalad’s Journey Part 1
My journey at the YMCA I still remember the first time I went to register at the Y, I was so shy that my brother was talking for me. Now I’m a wellness coach here at the Y and recently became an American citizen. I initially chose to make health changes because of unforeseen food …
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Y Story – Nichole Heiser
My story starts like most young moms in the midst of child rearing. Busy, tired, and most importantly… selfless. Whether we are working or staying at home, the mothers of my generation are so desperately searching for balance in their lives. I find that many of us are so focused on our families, we fail …
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Y Story – Holly Kroboth
“My name is Holly Kroboth and I was diagnosed with a rare terminal cancer called Pheochromocytoma which metastasized in December 1999. I worked and dealt with my cancer till 2007 when the cancer fully took over. For 10 years I didn’t drive due to some of the medications I was on, constantly seeing doctors, or …
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