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LIVESTRONG at the YMCA


RENEW
REBUILD
RECONNECT

The Y and LIVESTRONG joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a 12-week physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. The small group, research-based program offers cancer survivors a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities.

Survivors work with YMCA certified instructors to build muscle mass, strength, flexibility and endurance while improving confidence and self-esteem. In addition to physical benefits, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on emotional well-being of survivors and their families by providing a supportive community for people impacted by cancer. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA helps people rebuild spirit, mind and body.

Survey Results from local LIVESTRONG at the YMCA* program. Participants stated that they:

  • feel good when they participate in the group
  • feel that the leaders of the program understand the skills needed to lead a physical activity program for cancer survivors
  • value their experiences together
  • support each other in making everyday choices to be healthy and live well
  • strongly agree that they have made progress towards their health and well-being goals as a result of the program
  • believe that they Y is a place that supports cancer survivors
  • saw improvement in managing life's daily activities
*YMCA of Greater Richmond

YMCA certified instructors implement safe and meaningful health and well-being activities for individual cancer survivors.

2013 SESSIONS

Atlee Station YMCA

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Monday and Wednesday
Session 1: 3/4/13 - 5/22/13
Session 2: 6/3/13 - 8/21/13
Session 3: 9/4/13 - 11/25/13
Session 1: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Session 2: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Session 3: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Morgan Gleaves at 804.427.9622
You can also email
ASLIVESTRONG at ymcarichmond dot org.

Downtown YMCA

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Tuesday and Thursday
Session 1: 1/29/13 - 4/18/13
Session 2: 5/14/13 - 8/1/13
Session 3: 8/27/13 - 11/14/13
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Josh Case at 804.474.4334
You can also email
DTLIVESTRONG at ymcarichmond dot org.

Midlothian YMCA

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Monday and Wednesday
Session 1: 2/11/13 - 5/1/13
Session 2: 6/3/13 - 8/21/13
Session 3: 9/2/13 - 11/20/13
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Bryan Grande at 804.419.8554
You can also email
MDLIVESTRONG at ymcarichmond dot org .

Petersburg YMCA

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Tuesday and Thursday
Session 1: 1/15/13 – 4/4/13
Session 2: 5/7/13 - 7/25/13
Session 3: 8/27/13 - 11/14/13
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mike Roberts at 804.733.9333
You can also email
PBLIVESTRONG at ymcarichmond dot org.

Tuckahoe YMCA

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Tuesday and Thursday
Session 1: 2/4/13 - 4/25/13
Session 2: 5/14/13 - 8/1/13
Session 3: 8/20/13 - 11/7/13
6 - 7:30 p.m. (Session 1 & 3)
10 - 11:30 a.m. (Session 2)
Shelley Turner at 804.525.2798
You can also email
TKLIVESTRONG at ymcarichmond dot org.

REFERRAL AND MEDICAL CLEARANCE FORM
In order to participate in this LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, you will need the permission of a medical professional. To obtain permission, download the brochure and medical form below and have your physician fill out and sign the clearance form. Return the form to the Y.
Referral and Medical Clearance Form

 



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