GIVING FOR LIVING

YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN youngstownymca.org Loretta Pflug, Health & Wellness Coordinator 330-480-5656 Ext. 236

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT®

FOR HEALTHY LIVING

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Updated 4/11/18

PARTNERS IN HEALING THE WHOLE PERSON L IVES T R O N G ® AT THE YMCA

THE PROGRAM LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a 12-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The program is offered without cost to the participants. The mission of LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA is to empower adult cancer survivors to improve functional capacity and to increase their quality of life through an organized program of fitness and strength. Goals of the program include: • Enhancing muscular strength • Strength, flexibility and endurance • Improving confidence and self-esteem • Significantly increase cardiovascular endurance LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors and their families by providing a supportive community for people impacted by cancer. By focusing on the whole person, we help people rebuild spirit, mind, and body.

12-WEEK PROGRAM FOR ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS

Partners in healing the whole person.

THE CHALLENGE

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WHAT WE KNOW Medical studies show that moderate levels of appropriate physical activity can reduce fatigue, boost self-esteem and improve muscle strength and physical endur-ance in individuals following cancer treatment. However, physical activity and well-being programs specifically for cancer survivors are scarce and often difficult to take to scale nationally. The Y is positioned nationwide and maintains exception-al recognition, trust and credibility regarding community health. This evidence-based program offers those living, through and beyond cancer, a safe, empowering environment to participate in activities focused on strengthening the whole person. Participants work with specially trained Y staff to achieve goals. In addition to physical benefits, the program also 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.

With 2,700 Ys serving 10,000 communities across the country, the Y is one of the few organizations with the ability to bridge the gap in delivery of health care in the U.S. and reach cancer survivors wherever they live.

IMPACT “There’s a lot of hope and camaraderie in the program...just knowing that you’re around other people

with what you've been through means a lot.“ —Barb

“When you come to the Y, you see what else you can do...here we can get away from always talking

about cancer. We know what cancer does. I need somebody to laugh with, someone to move around

with, be with—and that’s the big part of being at the Y.”—Sue

“The LIVESTRONG® program helps you feel like you can get back in control.”—Mary Beth

“I was looking for something that would try to lift myself out of the blasé life I was living. This was

really the start of it. It’s impacted my family—to the point where they say ‘You’ve come back.’” —Mike

JOIN US IN HELPING CANCER SURVIVORS

Providing this innovative program costs the Y approximately $18,000 annually for 3 cohorts of 12 participants to complete.

Donor Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________Phone______________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________________________________State__________ Zip _______________________________ Donation in honor of (optional): _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Donation Levels:

__________ $ 25-$249 Friend of the YMCA __________ $250-$499 Community Champion __________ $500 LIVESTRONG at the Y Team Builder __________ $1,000 Chairman’s Roundtable. Sponsor two survivors. __________ $6,000 sponsors a 12 participant cohort __________ $18,000 sponsors 3 cohorts of 12 participants All donations are tax-deductible. The YMCA is a non-profit 501-c3

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN Attn: Loretta Pflug 45 McClurg Rd Boardman, OH 44512