“I wasn’t one for exercise, but now I love coming and working out!” Patty’s path that led her to us occurred after suffering a fall while camping with her son’s Cub Scout pack in 2016. Patty began her recovery process and realized she was overweight and wanted to make a change. Shortly after, her son …
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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.
You Can Call the Y Home, Wherever You Go
Long-time member, Candace, shares her testimony on how the YMCA has been a part of her life, from youth to adulthood, from various PA and New York locations, and in sickness and in health. Lansdale was home base to me growing up; the North Penn YMCA a community center I always desired getting to know. …
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Y Story – Susan Fisher
Why I support the North Penn YMCA “The principles promoted by the YMCA mirror my own and, in fact, when I was 35 I told my mother that if anything ever happened to me I’d like my kids to attend summer camp at the Y. My first experience with the Lansdale branch was when we …
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Why the Y Makes My Life Better
“The North Penn YMCA makes my life better – and for that, I can’t bestow enough gratitude. Like most parents, my days are incredibly busy. I’m a mother of two young girls who juggles childcare, numerous professional commitments, and social relationships each day. Forgetting about my health and needs is all too easy. My husband …
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Close to Her Heart
“One Thing Leads to Another”…it’s a phrase, a song, and also the best way to describe Donna Lukshides’ story with the Y. What began as a simple membership to take advantage of the Silver Sneakers program, how now led Donna to her fifth year as a member, advocate, and volunteer of the Y. Although she …
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Having Fun with Competition
Ann Leslie, Youth Fitness/Family Coordinator Indian Valley branch shares her Y story… I want to make a difference in the lives of kids right here at our Y. Most of my youth was spent at the YMCA at swim team practices and strength and conditioning classes. Now as a coach and instructor at the Y, …
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