The YMCA of Metro North is pleased to announce that the organization has been awarded grants from two foundations to support its medical wellness programs. A $5,000 grant from The Foundation Trust and a $4,000 grant from the Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation keep chronic disease prevention programs free for adults and seniors who participate in […]
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Cancer survivor completes her first road race with YMCA in Nahant 5k. “I needed to grieve the person I was before and understand it as a loss,” said Sharon Mendes during a recent interview with the YMCA. “I am a different person now, and I need to do things differently and understand every moment is […]
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Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run or walk with the YMCA of Metro North. With one month to go before the start of its popular Road Race Series, registrations are picking up as runners and walkers turn out for the return of in-person races.
Full StoryTrish 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 […]
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