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Rick Shafter participating in Rock Steady Boxing at the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA

Four years ago, life threw me a curveball: a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. Little did I know, a profound source of support awaited me just around the corner at the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA

Marco Barns teaching a boot camp class at the YMCA of Portsmouth

Reflecting on her family's and her experience, Erin shares how thankful she is for the Y.

Y members Ernie & Eugene on the basketball court

Nineteen years ago, Eugene and Ernie met as new Y buddies, united by their love for basketball. Fast forward to today, at the ripe ages of 76 and 82—they're still in the