“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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Y Stories
Building Friendships in a Special Way
Meet Emily. She’s a shining star at the Friday Night Out monthly events at our Indian Valley branch. Friday Night Out is a program for young adults with special needs, like Emily, to help build friendships and enjoy activities at the Y and in our community. Emily has been participating since she was 16 years …
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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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The Y, Building Healthier Bodies as well as Minds
As a competitive triathlete, coach and mom, I needed a supportive wellness center to be part of my TEAM. I needed a place where not only could I train, but that would allow me to share my passion for helping others along the way. I have found a true sense of community at the Y. …
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Giving back to the Y
Crystal Morgan wasn’t always able to give back. She was diagnosed with cancer at age 21 and soon afterward found herself a single parent with two young children. Through financial assistance from the Y, she was able to improve her health and find a place where her children could learn a sense of community. “For …
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Y Story
The Y Became My Family After Personal Tragedy “After a two-year break from teaching fitness classes for 20 years, I decided that I needed to get active again and began taking classes at the North Penn YMCA. My father had just passed away after battling cancer, and I realized that I needed some fun and …
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