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My Y Story: Murali Prabhala

  Murali’s Y Story: Becoming a Summit Seeker Imagine climbing up the icy slopes of a mountain. The air is thin, and each step you take needs to be a well-placed one. For longtime YMCA member Murali Prabhala, these are just a few of the experiences he has had climbing some of the mountains in… Read more »

My Y Story: The Daniell Family

  The Daniell Family Story: Making Waves Together Michelle Daniell grew up in New York and experienced what she shared as a “traditional Chinese upbringing.” An upbringing that didn’t allow for extra-curricular activities, including learning to swim. It wasn’t until Michelle was an adult and married her husband Michael, who is a big water person,… Read more »

My Y Story: Mallory

  Mallory’s Story: Resurfacing Perseverance Imagine being five years old and being so excited for your first swim lesson, only to have it end poorly by a careless mistake.  Mallory was just five when she attended her first lesson at a swim school which ended in her mom, Nichole, having to go in the water… Read more »

My Y Story: Ben Knutson

  Transformation Through Internship Ben Knutson is a local Nashua resident and student at Nashua Community College majoring in Communications.  When it came time for Ben to complete his Associate’s Degree by participating in an internship with a community agency he was excited to see that the YMCA of Greater Nashua was included on the… Read more »

My Y Story: Barbara Wilkins

  My Y Story: Barbara Wilkins Y member Barbara Wilkins has lost 36 pounds since starting her membership at the organization, and while that is in itself an amazing accomplishment, she feels she has gained so much more in other areas.  Barbara came to the Y because of a weight management program offered through our… Read more »

My Y Story: Liz Kaas

An Instructor’s Journey Through a Parkinson’s Community “Hearing those positive stories is always rewarding to me,” Liz stated when recounting her history in assisting those with Parkinson’s disease through her work at the YMCA. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that instills a detrimental effect on the body’s nervous system, causing slow movement, tremors, and… Read more »

My Y Story: Ashleigh and Grayson

A Story of Growth and Connection at Camp Grayson’s camp story began when his Kindergarten teacher at the time, Mark McHugh, highly recommended the Y’s Camp Sargent.  Mark knew that his student Grayson, who is on the spectrum, needed structure and nurturing to have a successful experience, all things he felt Camp Sargent could provide. … Read more »

Working Towards Healthy Habits

The Youth Indoor Tri 2024                   The Youth Indoor Triathlon is an event held at the YMCA that challenges kids in biking, running, and swimming where every kid is tasked to do each of these activities in a row, with short breaks in between. This year we… Read more »