Trish Connors has a family history of breast cancer and was vigilant about being screened regularly. Her mother lost her battle with breast cancer when she was in her 50s. Unfortunately, Trish was diagnosed at the age of 51. Trish was going through treatment when she heard about the LIVESTRONG program at the Melrose Family […]
Full StoryWhen the Y Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Walsh was at the local Department of Children and Family Services office for a meeting in June, she saw children sitting in the hallways coloring or reading. After asking a few questions, she quickly learned that these children spend their days in the DCF office after being removed […]
Full StoryMeet the Johnson’s, members of the Torigian Family YMCA, whose children mostly enjoy the out-of-school-time program and Camp Eastman. In 2014, Mr. Johnson was in dire need of a new kidney. Also in 2014, through the efforts of Dunkin’ Donuts KidZone, the Boston Celtics, TD Garden, and YMCA of Metro North, the Johnson children were […]
Full StoryThe YMCA believes in giving kids a voice, but in the case of Lynn YMCA Music Studio Clubhouse veteran Amanda Mena, the YMCA gave her the confidence to share her voice on an international stage. The Music Clubhouse provides kids like Amanda with a professional quality recording studio and the guidance and tools they need […]
Full StoryThe YMCA is a lifeline for many local parents and grandparents like Sandra Lopez, who is raising two grandchildren on her own. Her grandchildren attend the Lynn YMCA’s School Age Childcare program and knows she can count on the Y to take great care of her grandchildren and be there for support when she needs […]
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