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Karyn Uses YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program to Better Her Well Being
Karyn chose to battle her increased A1C head on - and is winning
Published: Wednesday, December 12, 2018"A disappointing MD appointment in March prompted me to join the YMCA. What prompted me was the fact that I had, once again, gained weight. In addition, my doctor scolded me on my Hgb A1C, as well as, my weight gain. My A1C was 7.9. I weighed in at 1... Read More
Bob Lee and the Team that Saved His Life
When his heart stopped, lifeguards jumped into action
Published: Monday, December 10, 2018A heartfelt sense of gratitude When Bob Lee started swimming laps on that day last June, he didn’t think that he was putting his life in the hands of a couple of teenagers.[caption id="attachment_12574" align="alignright" width="300"] Bob and ... Read More
Lisa Removed the Excuses
YMCA Member of ten years pushes aside her excuses and goes for it
Published: Friday, November 16, 2018Lisa Zainey has been a YMCA Member for over 10 years. She didn’t get the most out of her membership until she pushed her excuses aside and just did it. REMOVE THE EXCUSES Lisa retired in the spring of 2017. All of a sudden, one large excuse for n... Read More
8 Awards, Countless Acts of Heroism
YMCA staff superheroes go above and beyond
Published: Friday, November 16, 2018The theme for this year’s Staff Assembly was superheroes. And why not? The YMCA staff are happy to go above and beyond to serve others. Staff from across Central Indiana enjoyed fellowship and reveled in the ways we’ve achieved the Y mission of h... Read More
YMCA Honors Veterans with Food, Fitness, Pageantry
8-foot “Salute!” Sculpture to be unveiled at OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA Nov. 10
Published: Friday, November 2, 2018A series of YMCA events to honor veterans will culminate with the unveiling of a remarkable 8-foot Salute! sculpture on Nov. 10 at the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA, scheduled to open Dec. 3.Commissioned by the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis and the In... Read More
Swim Programs Make a Difference to This 9-Year-Old
Ellie writes her Y story in her own words
Published: Friday, October 26, 2018She may only be 9, but Ellie has been a participant in Y swimming program for many years. She has written her own Y story about what she has gained through these programs."My name is Ellie Hamilton. I am nine years old. I am on the swim team for ... Read More
Have a Smashing Good Time at these Halloween Events
Have a spooky, healthy Halloween with your family
Published: Wednesday, September 26, 2018Nowhere else will you find a floating pumpkin patch, “haunted” 5K, Yoga in Catacombs and s’mores! There's no better place to celebrate Halloween than at the Y. We've got hayrides and s'mores, costume contests and candy, and all that spooky stu... Read More
Nothing Holds Jaide Back
Youth basketball and great coaching create a great experience for the Johnsons
Published: Tuesday, September 25, 2018Like most families, Cheryl Johnson started her kids off at the YMCA in Summer Day Camp for something to do for the summer, but it quickly grew into more! The Next Step Learning how to swim was the next step for the Johnsons. Cheryl chose private sw... Read More
YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Classes Begin Soon
YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Classes Begin Soon at 8 Locations
Published: Tuesday, September 11, 2018Months of coaching, classroom training help at-risk adults make lifesaving changes Prediabetes threatens over 1/3 of American adults and most don’t even know they’re at risk. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program provides proven, community-ba... Read More
Free ‘LIVESTRONG at the YMCA’ Programs Starting Soon
Adult cancer patients gain confidence, camaraderie and strength in 12-week program
Published: Tuesday, September 4, 2018Free LIVESTRONG at the YMCA programs to help cancer survivors, literally, get back on their feet programs, will begin soon at six locations across Central Indiana, including the Ransburg YMCA, thanks to an anonymous $10,000 donation to bring the prog... Read More
Free Family Fun in September
Doggie Dips, Scavenger Hunt, Nerf Night, Tea Party & more!
Published: Tuesday, September 4, 2018What to do? What to do? We’re all super busy, and yet sometimes it’s hard to find affordable family fun nearby. That’s where the YMCA comes in. With 12 locations, there’s always something for kids and families to do within a short drive. And ... Read More
Carol: “It’s About More Than the Weight”
Swim, weight loss challenge and personal training have positively impacted Carol's life
Published: Wednesday, August 22, 2018Carol retired in 2016 from a sedentary and stressful job. She found herself with an additional 70 pounds, lacking strength, and in need of a change. She saw her mother struggle with balance and strength and knew that it wasn't only about the weight; ... Read More
Mark Young, a Veteran, Has Overcome Many Obstacles
Mark has persevered after a stroke, addiction led to homelessness
Published: Monday, July 23, 2018As a Navy Veteran, Mark has always had good work ethic and drive. He has always had a job and stayed busy until January 5, 2018, when life caught up with him. Mark suffered a stroke due to stress and drug addiction. All of a sudden he had no job whic... Read More
Go from the Pool Back to School with the Y
Movie nights, campouts, rodeos and picnics keep summer fun alive when school starts
Published: Tuesday, July 17, 2018It’s about that time to go from the pool back to school. While summer may be ending, your fun at the Y doesn’t have to. Check out these events to keep your health and social life right on track when the kids go back to school. Celebrate School &... Read More
YMCA Swim Club Chalks Up Win at First-Ever Home Meet
Swimmers from 5 area teams competed for a win against 9-time state champs
Published: Thursday, July 12, 2018YMCA of Greater Indianapolis (YOGI) recently hosted its first official home swim meet against the Niles Mariners of Michigan and the Michiana Stingrays at the Ransburg YMCA outdoor 50-meter Long Course pool. Swimmers of the YOGI Swim Club come from f... Read More
The Results are in!
Freedom 5K Results
Published: Monday, July 9, 2018We held our Inaugural Freedom 5K on Saturday, July 7th and it was a success! With great weather and a fantastic turn out, we could not have asked for anything more.Thank you to Delta & U.S. Army for making the event possible!Here are th... Read More
Healthy Habits are Hard, the Y is Here to Help!
Easy Tips Each Month for a Healthier You
Published: Sunday, July 1, 2018At the Y, we’re all about healthy living – healthy people and healthy communities. But habits can be hard to form, especially the healthy ones. Our new #HealthyHabits program will make healthy living easier.Each month, we‘ll help you build ... Read More
Community Gardens are Growing at the Y
Gardening, volunteering and teaching opportunities are plentiful in Y community gardens
Published: Thursday, June 7, 2018Summer is here which means the Y’s different gardening programs to starting to bloom. While local community gardens and other growing efforts are beginning city-wide, you won’t need to look further than the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to find an... Read More
Finding Family at the Benjamin Harrison YMCA
A Letter from Member Sharon Williams
Published: Monday, April 23, 2018"Webster describes “family” as “a group of people with common characteristics.” My husband and I joined the Benjamin Harrison YMCA in September 2017. It was one of the wisest, most fortuitous decisions we’ve ever made. The next month,... Read More
College Grad Relearns How to Walk, Talk, Drive after Traumatic Brain Injury
Sam's Story
Published: Wednesday, April 11, 2018Two Long Years Later, Sam is a Wellness Coach at the Benjamin Harrison Y After graduating from IUPUI, Samantha Schultz went on a vacation that changed her life forever. On Sept. 11, 2016, she and her friend put on helmets and set out on a downhill b... Read More