Christian is 7 years old and in the 2nd grade at Pembroke Elementary. He has been a familiar face around the Mt. Trashmore YMCA since age 3 when he first began the preschool program.…
Nick is 87 years-old. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s a few years ago, and at that time he and Pat decided to move to Virginia Beach to be close to their son. As a former professional boxer,…
Faith was told about the LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA program on the same day she was diagnosed with cancer. Before she even had her official cancer diagnosis, she was signed up for…
Sarah Smith Joined the YMCA in 2011 soon after retiring. Since then, the Y has given her a place not only to exercise but to belong to a group of people and have fun every day. She joined the Y…
In the Spring of 2016 “Nana” or Cheryl Morris contacted YMCA Camp Silver Beach to see if there was any way possible she could give her three grandchildren the CSB experience. Nana called camp and…
Linwood A. Bailey "Andy", a local firefighter and his then girlfriend, Alnee joined the Y in July 2013. Becoming part of our Y family came soon after she was diagnosed with cancer. Her doctor…
The Y changes lives. See how those lives also have a profound impact on the people around them. Watch Betty and Paulette’s touching story about a bond formed through the YMCA. We love our members…
Glenn's journey at the YMCA began in August of 2003 through a community outreach program called ADAP (Adult Developmental Activity Program). Glenn loved coming to the Y so much that when the ADAP…
At the age of 3, Gerry Jones, Jr. was introduced to the great game of golf, thanks to his Father, Gerry Jones. Sr. At 5, he began his golf career with The First Tee of Hampton Roads. As an active…