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LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA

ABOUT LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a 12-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who are post treatment up to five years. This program fulfills the important need of supporting the increasing number of cancer survivors who find themselves in the transitional period between completing their cancer treatment and the shift to feeling physically and emotionally strong enough to attempt to return to their normal life or their “new normal”. The program is conducted outside of medical facilities to emphasize that LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is about health, not disease. In addition to the 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. The weekly 90-minute sessions take place in a small group setting and are adjusted to the individual’s ability level. The program is of no cost to participants and also includes a free Y membership for the session’s duration. Our community partners include Forsyth Medical Center, Wake Forest Baptist Medical, Iredell Health System, Wilkes Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Hematology and Oncology, and Cancer Services.

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Improve energy levels and self esteem
  • Build muscle mass and strength
  • Increase flexibility and endurance
  • Improve ability to perform everyday tasks
  • Develop a fitness plan to continue practicing a healthy lifestyle

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

YMCA instructors work with each participant to fit the program to their individual needs. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise and supportive cancer care.

PROGRAM LOCATIONS / REGISTRATION AND TIMING

Several YMCA branches now offer or will soon offer LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA programs at various session times. Your physician will need to complete a referral form. We request advance registration for each session.

Davie Family YMCA Fulton Family YMCA Jerry Long Family YMCA
Begins: 9/9/2013
Monday and Friday
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm		 Begins: 8/15/2013
Monday and Wednesday
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm		 Next session to be scheduled
for September 2013
Kernersville Family YMCA Robinhood Road Family YMCA Statesville Family YMCA
Begins: 4/16/2013
Tuesday and Thursday
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm		 Begins: 5/21/2013
Tuesday and Thursday
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm		 Begins: 8/13/2013
Monday and Wednesday
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
 *Sponsored by Iredell Health System
Stokes Family YMCA Wilkes Family YMCA William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
Begins: 9/16/2013
Monday and Thursday
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm		 Begins: 9/9/2013
Tuesday and Thursday
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm		 Begins: 8/20/2013
Monday and Wednesday
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Winston Lake Family YMCA Yadkin Family YMCA
Begins: 8/19/2013
Monday and Wednesday
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm		 Begins: 6/11/2013
Tuesday and Friday
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm		 Need to contact the Y?
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CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION

  • Ask your physician to complete the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA referral form. Consult your oncologist or a hospital oncology representative before joining the program.
  • Enroll in the program by phone, email or visiting the Y.
  • Commit to attending 80% of the classes
  • Give permission for a YMCA representative to contact your physician or health care provider, if necessary

FORMS/RESOURCES

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA referral form
Need more details? Click here to download the Participant information form
LIVESTRONG® website
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA partnership

MAKING AN IMPACT

“I sincerely appreciate the Y taking steps to provide a LIVESTRONG program to cancer survivors. I came away from the meeting very impressed with the questions asked, as well as that you also invited healthcare professionals for their input. It showed that the Y is genuinely looking out for the needs and well-being of cancer survivors. Thank you and God bless.”
- LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Focus Group Participant and local cancer survivor