LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE 12-week YMCA-funded and YMCA-managed program for adult cancer survivors. Our program is about saying ‘goodbye’ to being a patient and saying ‘hello’ to being a healthy, whole person again.

Contributions to our annual Partner of Youth campaign fund this free community program. $250 funds LIVESTRONG at the YMCA for one cancer survivor. 
Donate today and help rebuild someone's spirit, mind and body.

THE PURPOSE

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. Program participants receive a FREE 3-month YMCA of Austin family membership to help further their wellness journey.

THE PROGRAM

This research-based program offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person.

Participants work with YMCA of Austin 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.

By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA helps people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body. View Renee's testimonial here.

The program meets year-round at YMCAs throughout Travis and Hays counties. Classes are twice weekly for 75-minutes per class.
Check your local Y branch for schedules and times.

Participants will be invited to participate in several components of the program, including:

• Group exercise classes
• Individualized training and exercise development sessions
• Social engagement activities, and
• Educational seminars and guest speakers

THE BENEFITS

Medical studies show that moderate levels of exercise help cancer survivors physically and mentally, increasing their overall quality of life. The YMCA's goal is to support survivors through a program that provides them with a positive way to learn how to increase their physical activity.

Additional benefits will include reducing the severity of therapy and treatment side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes, and improving energy levels and self esteem.

A final goal of the program will be to assist participants in developing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle.

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR

Certified YMCA fitness instructors will deliver the physical activity portions of the program. Instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post-rehab exercise, and supportive cancer care.

REGISTRATION & QUESTIONS

Click here for Medical Release Form.

TownLake Phone: (512) 542-9622, TownLake Email: marilyn.breedlove@austinymca.org
Northwest Phone: (512) 335-9622, Northwest Email: rperry@austinymca.org
Hays Communities Phone: (512) 523-0099, Hays Communities Email: jill.adams@austinymca.org
Southwest Phone:  (512) 891-9622, Southwest Email: renee.deeter@austinymca.org

• Strong personal desire to participate.
• Commit to attending all 24 classes.
• Inform your physician and obtain consent to join the program
• Give permission for the YMCA to exercise specialist to contact your physician when necessary.
• Complete our screening forms and health questionnaires.
• This program is recommended for survivors who have recently finished their cancer treatment. Enrollment will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

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LIVESTRONG at the YMCA programming, within the YMCA of Austin,
is sponsored in part through the
generous contributions from:

• A+ Federal Credit Union
• Jeff Bomer
• Calendars.com
• Colon Cancer Coalition
• Conley Sports Production, LLC
• Kevin Embree
• Susan Henricks
• JE Dunn Construction
• Loyal IT
• Kari and Lee Potts
• Precor
• Mary and Bob Rizzo
• James G. Ruiz
• Taurus Training & Doggy Play Day
• Bert West and Linda Watkins

To learn more about supporting this life-changing program, contact: Ron Perry, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Coordinator - 512-335-9622.