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Born without a right hand, Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter for the Yankees and won Olympic gold. Now he's bringing his message of perseverance to Boca Raton's 25th annual YMCA Inspiration Breakfast.
A Michigan community foundation that spent 30 years fundraising just flipped the script, giving away $100,000 to help cancer patients and build a new pool for local families.
A Maryland YMCA is offering cancer survivors a free 12-week fitness program that builds strength and creates lasting friendships. The first class was so successful that all six participants continued working out together long after it ended.
A Welsh building society just wrapped up a special £25,000 charitable fund by giving its final £3,000 to help homeless young people in Cardiff. The fund celebrated their CEO's 25 years of service while supporting three charities transforming lives across Wales.
NBC 7's Monica Dean sat down with YMCA San Diego CEO Todd Tibbits for a powerful conversation between two cancer survivors. Their special "Find Your Light" interview celebrates Cancer Survivor Month with hope and healing. ---
Nearly 200 volunteers gave thousands of hours to support youth programs, fitness classes, and community events at one Ohio YMCA last year. The organization celebrated their service at an annual dinner that honored families, teens, and longtime leaders who keep programs running strong.
Cancer survivors in La Crosse get free fitness programs, and one cycling event keeps them going. Teams pedal together to fund wellness that helps survivors rebuild strength and hope.
Lacey Boldman's drowning prevention program at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA taught over 13,000 children water safety last year. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored her work with a $50,000 grant to keep kids safe around water.