Rita Avila
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Rita wasn’t going to let cancer get in the way of her dreams of becoming an industrial engineer. While in recovery from her second occurrence of cancer, she juggled an internship, work, school and other demands. However, she still made the time to participate in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA where she found that laughter really is the best medicine. This is her Y. Her camera. Her story.
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LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a small-group program developed and established in partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation, assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to strengthen their spirit, mind and body. Recent research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute confirmed that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA participants experience improved fitness and quality of life as well as significant decreases in cancer-related fatigue.
The program has served more than 30,000 cancer survivors in more than 400 communities across the nation. It is open to adults 18 years or older at low or no cost.
Program Details
- 12-week program with two 75-90-minute sessions per week
- Includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises
- Evaluation includes fitness and quality of life assessments before and after participation
- Facilitated by YMCA-certified instructors
- Requires referral and medical clearance from a physician
- To learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, visit the LIVESTRONG site Opens a new window.
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If you or someone you know is a cancer survivor, search below or download a list of participating locations Opens a new window to see if there is a LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program in your area.
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