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DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH: MAKENNA’S STORY
November 20, 2017
According to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, between 2001 and 2009, there was a 21 percent increase in the prevalence of type 1 diabetes in people under age 20. Here is six year old Makenna's story.
GROUNDBREAKING BEGINS FOR THE NEW BOTETOURT FAMILY YMCA
October 10, 2017
DALEVILLE, VA (October 10, 2017) - The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge broke ground Tuesday on the $10 million Botetourt Family YMCA in Daleville Town Center. Key business, government officials and major donors were all in attendance.
YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge Unveils New Teaching Kitchen
September 22, 2017
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Richard and Elizabeth Macher Teaching Kitchen at the YMCA Express at Gainsboro. The new kitchen will offer community programs focused on nutrition, culinary education and healthy cooking.
Y Inspired Story - Meet Ron
September 18, 2017
Ron Sweeney became a member of the Salem Family YMCA in 2012 after his wife passed away and his doctor’s recommendation to lose weight. Ron decided to jump start his journey of a healthier lifestyle by signing up for a boot camp, and although the road was initially tough, he consistently stayed enrolled in new boot camp sessions.
Ms. Wheelchair Virginia
August 4, 2017
Allyson Hart is an avid member of the Salem Family YMCA with a mission to stay strong so she can live independently.
YMCA reaches challenge match grant
August 2, 2017
The YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge now has $9 million pledged toward building the Botetourt Family YMCA in Daleville. Read the full story here.
Y Inspired Story - Meet Donna Willard
June 28, 2017
Most days you can find Donna taking a water aerobics class or working out at the Y. Since November, Donna has lost over 30 pounds which she attributes to frequent exercise and cutting out sugar and breads from her diet.
YMCA Changes Name to Reflect Regional Impact
June 20, 2017
On July 15, 2017 the YMCA of Roanoke Valley will change its official name to YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge to better reflect its service area.