Courtney at Gym

Courtney: 100 Pounds Lighter & I Love my Y

Why The Y
I’m Courtney, I’m 34 years old and I’m a mother of three. I’ve been a member since February 2012. Back at the end of September 2016, I went on a weight loss journey. Between then and the summer of 2017 I had naturally lost over 100 pounds after working out and making healthier food choices.
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Daniil smiles and poses with a day camp counsellor in costume at the StarTech.com YMCA.

Liliia's Y Story

Why The Y
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 Liliia's Y Story   My son and I left Ukraine before the war and we arrived in Canada a few months ago. My husband is still in Ukraine because men under 61 are not allowed to leave the country.
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Barb smiles in front of a YMCA pop-up sign wearing a red shirt and black pants.

Why The Y: Barb's Story

Why The Y
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022 Why The Y: Barb's Y Story The YMCA has been a vital part of my mobility for many years. I have struggled with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis but can't take anti-inflammatory drugs because the side effects have landed me in the hospital many times over the years.
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