Livestrong at the YMCA

About the Program

Cancer is a life-changing journey that brings significant physical and emotional challenges. That’s why the Y has partnered with LIVESTRONG Foundation to offer YMCA Livestrong at the YMCA — a free, exercise-based health and wellness program designed to help adult cancer survivors regain strength, confidence, and overall well-being.

During this 12-week program, participants engage in safe, supportive, and personalized physical activity guided by trained Y staff, while also building meaningful connections with others who understand their journey.

Sessions

 

Classes start January, May and September of each year held on Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Nir Family YMCA and 6:30 pm at the Midtown YMCA.

 

Locations

Nir Family YMCA 

2710 Market St.

Wilmington, NC 28403  

 

Midtown YMCA

709 George Anderson Drive

Wilmington, NC 28412

  

Program Fees

Livestrong at the YMCA is free for all qualifying participants. Program costs are covered by the generous donations made through the Y's Annual Giving Campaign. Help the Y make an even greater impact on our community by making a tax-deductible donation online to our Annual Giving Campaign. 

 

Register or more information

Complete the interest form linked below, and the program director will contact you. 

COMPLETE INTEREST FORM

Contact: 

[email protected]

  

What Our Participants Are Saying

Alexandra C.

The emotional burden we feel after surviving a disease that puts us near death is a scary and heavy load that takes a long time to overcome, and it makes our full recovery very difficult. The Livestrong program gave me not only the fitness tools I needed to improve my physical health after a devastating diagnosis and treatment, but also the emotional support my soul needed to start enjoying the rest of my life.

Being around others that have suffered like me and survived it, has been a gift to me.

Having our family support in tough circumstances is key, but the community support I have received from everyone in the Livestrong program was exactly what I needed to start climbing out of the hole and being happy again.

 

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Alicia H.

I am enjoying the Livestrong program at the Y so much! 

From the beginning, I have met some amazing and inspiring cancer survivors who I now look forward to seeing each week as new friends.  I feel that Tracy and all of our visiting instructors have exposed me to so many healthy (and fun!) avenues to better overall fitness and wellness.  The Livestrong classes continually show how much difference even seemingly simple exercises can make in the way I feel and move. 

Going forward, the Livestrong program has encouraged me to join the YMCA and try even more wellness classes and events; I am very grateful for the opportunities that the program has opened up for me!