My Y Story: Jamieson

Jamieson lives with an anxiety disorder that makes it especially difficult for him to participate in large group settings. He…

My Y Story: Victor

Victor was a marathoner in Mexico City, with his best time just over 2:50. He came to America in 2001…

My Y Story: Suzanne

Suzanne’s journey with Parkinson’s began with a diagnosis in 2010. She took the prescribed medications and for five years she…

My Y Story: Paul

In 2010 Paul noticed that his handwriting was getting smaller and more difficult to read. Knowing something must be wrong,…

My Y Story: Mary

By participating in LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, Mary gained friendships with others experiencing the same health issues. Together, they shared…

My Y Story: Kyle

Building Character while Having Fun Kyle and his family waited excitedly as they watched the Stanwood-Camano YMCA being built, knowing…

My Y Story: Hannah

A Second Home Hanna and her family have been Y members for ten years. In December 2016 Hanna’s husband of…

My Y Story: Andy

A Path for Success Andy first became aware of the Y when his boys joined sports. Growing up in Guam,…

My Y Story: Fatima

Achieving as She Learns Born and raised in Jordan, Fatima came to America in the middle of 5th grade, not…

My Y Story: Rosalinda

Walking to Success. A walk to the grocery store changed Rosalinda’s life. In her first winter in America, Rosalinda found…

My Y Story: Ric

Getting Stronger Every Day Ric was in a serious car accident January 7, 2016 and is recovering from a traumatic…

My Y Story: Megan

Community of Caring

Community of Caring Nearly everyone in Megan’s family has type 2 diabetes, so she knew there was a strong likelihood…

My Y Story: Gloria

Healthy living brought family together

Healthy living brought family together Gloria’s daughter Gloria (yes, they have the same name), was referred to the YMCA’s ACT!…

My Y Story: Gary

Losing the weight, Gaining a life When Gary retired from the Airforce we transferred to a desk job and began…

My Y Story: Aaron

Growing Through Volunteering “Guess what I have this weekend? Basketball tournament!’” Aaron shares, excited about his Special Olympics team. Now…