“I started here as a group ex instructor, and have taught strength training, fitball, step, kettlebell, and family boot camp classes, among others. It’s a passion for me. Before the Y, I taught at different fitness clubs in the 80s. I enjoy the social atmosphere and sharing knowledge with other people. I like seeing members advance in class as we go along, and see their confidence increase. I give a lot to the members, but they give back so much more to me. This is also true for the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA participants. The program helps cancer survivors regain their strength and shows them that they are not alone as they create friendships with other survivors in the group. I work with them each week and enjoy seeing them advance. With all they have gone through with their illness, they go through the program with such a positive attitude. I’m looking forward to really getting LIVESTRONG® back to where it was (pre-COVID) and working with more people.”“I started here as a group ex instructor, and have taught strength training, fitball, step, kettlebell, and family boot camp classes, among others. It’s a passion for me. Before the Y, I taught at different fitness clubs in the 80s. I enjoy the social atmosphere and sharing knowledge with other people. I like seeing members advance in class as we go along, and see their confidence increase. I give a lot to the members, but they give back so much more to me. This is also true for the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA participants. The program helps cancer survivors regain their strength and shows them that they are not alone as they create friendships with other survivors in the group. I work with them each week and enjoy seeing them advance. With all they have gone through with their illness, they go through the program with such a positive attitude. I’m looking forward to really getting LIVESTRONG® back to where it was (pre-COVID) and working with more people.”