YMCA OF THE PRAIRIE | SERVING SOUTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA
Just keep swimming. That’s what Mary Sue Newth of Holdrege did to complete the YMCA’s 100-mile swim challenge. Nothing could stop her. Not a full-time work schedule. Not a busy family life that includes six kids. Not even a broken boiler in the Y pool that made the water feel more like...
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It took a trip to the emergency room three years ago to prompt Miriam Guedes of Lexington to begin exercising. But, since that day, she hasn’t stopped. With some help of the Orthman Community YMCA, Miriam has lost more than 80 pounds, and she has reclaimed her health.
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Gracie Harris was just 14 years old when she saw her dad die of a massive heart attack. He was only 48. That tragedy sparked a profound lifestyle change in Gracie and her mom, Christina Harris, of Oxford. Today, Gracie and Christina are a combined 100 pounds lighter and have found the...
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One year ago, Antonia Mendez and her family were newcomers to Gothenburg trying to meet people and get connected in the community. Today, Antonia is working side-by-side with her friends and neighbors to help other families and children learn, grow and connect through her role as the...
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Sometimes, it just takes a little extra incentive to gain motivation to exercise. For Kristina Cates of Holdrege, that motivation came in the form of an exercise challenge offered at the Don Sjogren Community YMCA and a little encouragement from a YMCA staff member.
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Cozad native Haley Cornelius has spent half her life in a wheelchair. But, she hasn’t let that stop her from living a full and active life. From backpacking in Europe to vacationing in Colorado, Haley is always on the go. Haley, 30, became a paraplegic at age 14 after a jet ski/boating...
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That first brave step into the YMCA group exercise room launched a journey to a healthier lifestyle for Melissa Nevarez of Bertrand. After the birth of her second child, Melissa decided it was time to take care of herself, too. Her boyfriend, Brandon, lifted weights and had a...
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Sports and physical activity have played a big part in Lynnette Stevens’ life. The retired educator grew up in Iowa, where women’s sports were already in full swing. She competed in every sport she could in high school and then went onto play more sports at a small college. She later...
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New York native and former college football player Chris Cox has been hired as the sports program manager at the Orthman Community YMCA. Chris started work in late June organizing youth and adult sports and enrichment programs. One of his first tasks will be leading the YMCA Summer Day...
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When Trish Nitchie and Ashley Larson walk through the doors of the YMCA, twelve little eyes brighten. The two moms have found the YMCA to be a great place for their preschool-ages triplets to learn, socialize and create while they find time for stress relief, adult interaction and...
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