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Megan, 22, started her life in Chennai, India, and was adopted by Nebraska parents when she was almost 3 years old. Her multicultural family also includes a sister from Ecuador, a brother from Africa and a sister from Haiti. Megan and her parents and brother are all little people...
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It was the fear of spandex that initially kept two retired Holdrege school teachers away from the YMCA. But, a tour of the Y changed their perception, and now Mrs. Erickson and Mrs. Stu are regulars at the YMCA. They have expanded their social network and have realized that the Y is...
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Corrine Brayton lost 60 pounds through walking at the Orthman Community YMCA and the Walk This Weigh program at the Lexingtion Regional Health Center.
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Journeys are always more fun with a friend, and the journey to better health is no exception. Jess Schneider and Kim Russman work together as lab techs at Gothenburg Health, and together they have lost more than 250 pounds! And, they continue to support each other in their quests for...
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When you’re too old for summer camp but not old enough to get a job, it can be easy for summer boredom to set in. But, Ashlee Johnson and Eva Forkner found that volunteering and learning at the Don Sjogren Community YMCA was a great way to stay active and prevent summer boredom.
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Five years ago, Stacey Schoneman was lonely and down on her luck. She had just moved back to Lexington from Omaha as a single mom with a sweet baby boy, and she was seeking friendship, healing and connection. She had survived two rounds of cervical cancer and was trying her best to be...
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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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