The Y is a great resource for support and inspiration. Because we are a nonprofit community organization, there is ample opportunities for community impact, personal growth, support and inspiration.
Our amazing LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA participants aren't just transforming their own lives; they're stepping up to become instructors, sharing their journey and empowering others along the way. Celebrating these incredible individuals who are making a difference in our community. Together, they are creating a ripple effect of strength and support.
Empowerment: LIVESTRONG participants want to pay it forward because they have experienced firsthand the empowerment that comes from taking control of their health and wellness after cancer.
Support: They understand the importance of support during challenging times and want to be that guiding light for others navigating the journey of cancer survivorship.
Inspiration: By becoming instructors, they aim to inspire hope and motivation in fellow survivors, showing that life after cancer can be vibrant and fulfilling.
Knowledge Sharing: Having benefited from the program's research-based approach, they are eager to share their knowledge and skills with others, helping them reclaim their total health.
Community Impact: Becoming instructors allows them to contribute to a positive community impact, creating a network of support and camaraderie among survivors.
Gratitude: Many feel a deep sense of gratitude for the program and want to give back, knowing firsthand the life-changing impact it can have on physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Personal Growth: Being an instructor offers opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment, as they continue their own journey of healing and resilience.
Legacy: They see becoming instructors as a way to leave a lasting legacy of hope and empowerment for future generations of cancer survivors.