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  My Y Story: Jo-Ann (Shalom) Armamdez  There is nothing worse than the feeling of knowing there is a tumor inside of you and that even the best odds can’t lower that chance of death from it to zero. The tension grows and grows until it’s either released and eased or the answer causes something… Read more »

My Y Story: Stephanie Faulkner Everyone’s health is important. We at the YMCA believe in this firmly and try our best to incorporate it into our facilities and programs, from physical fitness through exercise and sport to a lively and welcoming community that supports one another. But what about those instances outside the YMCA’s direct… Read more »

In Honor of Raj Jain We often take for granted the significance of plants. No, this article isn’t about conservation or how plants are needed to make the oxygen we breathe (even though that is important). Instead, it is about the plants we live nearby and how they impact us. Perhaps you tend and care… Read more »

  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 »

  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 »