Newsroom - 2019
The Madison Area YMCA’s 16th LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Graduation
April 23, 2019
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For Immediate Release
The Madison Area YMCA’s 16th LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Graduation
(Madison, NJ) April 23, 2019-The 16th LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA class graduated in April. The LIVESTRONG® program brings those affected by cancer a significant step forward toward sustained healthy living beyond cancer diagnosis and recovery.
Celebrating are graduates and their coaches (L-R) Bottom row: Madison Area YMCA Health and Wellness Coordinator & LIVESTRONG® Coach Chelsea Sacher of Cedar Knolls; Madison Area YMCA Sr. Director of Healthy Living & Aquatics Director Joe Gonsalves of Edison; LIVESTRONG® Coach Nikki Ragonese of Morris Township and LIVESTRONG® Coach Michael Coyne of Chatham. Top Row: Marilyn Hudson of Randolph; Patrick Madden of Whippany; Jim Guzzi of Madison; Bea Guzzi of Madison; Barbara Finnegan of South Orange; Diane Block of Morris Plains and Anthony Blondina of Hackettstown.
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA supports cancer survivors through its no-fee program that provides opportunities to engage in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. Survivors are encouraged to come as they are, no matter what stage of wellness they are in.
The 12-week research-based program brings together cancer survivors and YMCA staff trained in cancer care to achieve goals such as building muscle mass and strength; increasing flexibility and endurance; improving confidence and self-esteem; and ultimately practicing a healthy lifestyle, not only as a part of recovery but as a way of life.
In existence since 2013, the program receives support through donations from charity events such as the Y’s bocce tournament and Y spinathons.
The Madison Area YMCA is a cause-driven charitable organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Generous donations make it possible for everyone in the community to be enriched by the Y, regardless of ability to pay, to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body at any age.
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