By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA helps people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind, and body.

For more information, please contact Sue Fieseler at the Summit YMCA 908 273 3330 or via email at sue.fieseler@theSAY.org or Lisa Monaghan at the Berkeley Heights YMCA 908 464 8373 or via email at lisa.monaghan@theSAY.org.

TRANSFORMING LIVES

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

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FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Feature Spring 2012

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA:TAKING ACTION, CHANGING ODDSCancer is a life-changing disease that takes a tremendous physical and emotional toll on those affected. The Y and LIVESTRONG® have joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health.

Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to achieve their goals, such as building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance, and improving confidence and self-esteem. In addition to physical benefits, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors and their families by providing a supportive community where people impacted by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond.

Regaining muscle strength and confidence

Curemonos members in “survivor” team gear on race day

MOTHER’S DAY 5K CELEBRATES SURVIVORS

On Sunday, May 13, racers and walkers, along with their families and friends, gathered at Memorial Field in Berkeley Heights for the Annual Mother’s Day 5K. This year, in an effort to make the race even more special and meaningful than before, all race proceeds benefited LIVESTRONG at the YMCA.

More than 700 people participated in honor of mothers and cancer survivors alike. One special

team, Warriors in Pink, was comprised of friends and family members of Curemonos, a support group for Latina women who are breast cancer survivors.

Nearly $30,000 in funds were raised through the 5K to support LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is also funded through the generosity of the Y’s Annual Campaign donors and grant funding provided by Overlook Hospital Foundation.

A big THANK YOU to our Mother’s Day 5K Sponsors!AnonymousCelgeneVitusa ProductsOverlook Hospital Community HealthPrecise Publications, LLCPrecision Escalator Products, IncBerkeley Heights Physical TherapyParks Legal Placement, LLCPearly Whites Pediatric Dentistry & OrthodonticsPine Valley Tree ServiceThe Stirling HotelReNew Salon and SpaPremier Medical SystemsReinovations, LLCDeFabio ChiropracticsEnginuity, LLCThe Chelsea at WarrenLawyers.com (LexisNexis)Paul Ippolito MemorialsOceana GrillSummit Frame & Art, IncCuremonosThe Heights Insurance AgencyBerkeley Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterBerkeley Heights RotaryAllstate

PROGRAM TESTIMONIALS:“The Y gave me my life back at a time when I most needed it!”

“I was doom and gloom before I enrolled in the program. Since then I’ve bonded with my group and I am happier. I’ve tried the machines, stretching, and yoga. I’m trying to do what I can to change the odds.”

The Summit Area YMCA is one of the area’s leading charitable 501(c)3 organizations. Our programs and services are open to all through our financial assistance programs made possible through the generosity of our members, donors and partners. To help us help others, make your tax-deductible donation today at www.theSAY.org

Summit Area YMCA Association Services, 490 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 (P) 908 273 4270 (F) 908 273 4272 (W) www.theSAY.org

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