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Jill’s journey to better health
05 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Growing concern for her health and wellbeing prompted Jill’s doctor to encourage her to become...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
Celebrating years of dedication and service: Russell Otter's Y story
01 October 2016 - by Emily Cichonski
Today is the International Day of Older Persons. This day is a great chance to recognize the...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
How Gerry made it through her hip replacements
28 September 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
After a decade of almost exclusively cardio workouts, Gerry needed to start a strength training...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
How Puja pushed past her fitness plateau
21 September 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Puja went through the same slump most of us do, where a trip to the gym just doesn’t seem worth...read more
Immigrant Services • Y Stories • YMCA Newcomer Programs
Two teens receive a warm welcome to Canada
15 September 2016 - by June Findlay
Fatima and Fadila arrived in Canada a few weeks ago. Coming to a new country can be challenging...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
The consequences of confidence: how volunteering at the Y impacts every aspect of Amanda’s life
14 September 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Amanda confesses that she was initially reluctant to join a gym, and did so only because she knew...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
How Lopa surpassed her fitness goals
07 September 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Lopa’s career as a dancer, instructor and choreographer came to an abrupt halt when she endured a...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
International Day of Charity: How the Y gives back to its volunteers
05 September 2016 - by Emily Cichonski
Happy International Day of Charity! Here at the Y, charity comes in all shapes and forms. When we...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Lindsey’s journey to a healthy spirit, mind & body
31 August 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Most people join a gym with the intention of shedding a few pounds. For Lindsey, the search for...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
The Natural High: Nina's Y Story
25 August 2016 - by June Findlay
When you talk with Nina*, you instantly feel her cheerful demeanour, lively spirit, and knack for...read more
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