Edwin is a longtime FSPY Member and Board Member who enjoys using our Wellness Center each morning. “My family moved to Scotch Plains in 2003. We had two children at the time – now we have three – and the Y has been an integral part of our lives since we moved. About 13 years ago, I decided to make a life-changing health decision. I quit smoking and as soon as my kids started school in the Fall, I started coming to the Y to work out in the Wellness Center. I’ve had the same schedule for 13 years. I drop the kids at school and come to the Wellness Center. I now have a group that I work out with. We encourage each other to come to the Y and we motivate one another. Health-wise, I feel great. I don’t feel my age. The Y has meant so much to my family. When I was asked to join the board about five years back, I saw it as an opportunity to give back to an organization that has been an integral part of our life in this community. I’m proud to be able to help in any way, including with the Annual Campaign. I like that with the Y, 100 percent of the donations stay in the local community providing services to our own neighbors in need. I think if people knew more about the broad spectrum of service the Y provides, they would truly appreciate the Y’s importance to community.”