Testimonials Archive - YMCA Prairie

Exercise Part of the Job for Local Police Officers

Started 19 hours ago 0 7 0

Daily exercise is proven to save lives. But, for local law enforcement officers, those workouts are even more important to saving lives.

Counselor Returns to YMCA Role After Tragic Accident

Started August 31, 2020 0 384 6

After a tragic car accident left a former YMCA camper and counselor paralyzed from the waist down, she found a home again at the Don Sjogren Community YMCA.

Siblings Combine Talents in New YMCA Program Roles

Started June 29, 2020 0 339 3

Siblings Amber Holbrook and Daniel Holbrook are looking forward to working with each other and hope to add some new momentum and fresh ideas to the already great lineup of programs offered at the YMCA in Lexington.

Disability Doesn’t Stop Berg From Active Life

Started June 1, 2020 0 443 4

Despite being born with a mild form of cerebral palsy, Ethan has completed marathons in the Youth Run Club and has participated in the Duck Run, Gators Swim Team and CrossFit Motivate all at the Don Sjogren Community YMCA. The YMCA empowered him to reach his full potential, built his...

Converse Family Connects at YMCA

Started April 2, 2020 0 329 0

The Converse family has become more involved in the YMCA over the years, and they are now living healthier and more connected lives because of the Y. “We have all gotten stronger, faster and more coordinated, David said. “I lost 65 pounds, which helped me control my diabetes much...

Friendship and Fitness Flourish in YMCA Pool

Started February 25, 2020 0 720 3

When Gothenburg friends Linda Erickson and Barb Fink retired, they decided it was time to focus on their health and wellness. Today, the two friends make their weekday morning water workouts at the YMCA at Gothenburg Health a priority and have noticed the benefits. “Both of us have...

Fitness, Fun and Friendship Found in Morning Class

Started February 3, 2020 0 1214 3

The 8:15 a.m. exercise class at the Don Sjogren Community YMCA provides a great workout plus social time, accountability and emotional support.

Lexington Veterinarian Makes Exercise Priority After Heart Surgery

Started December 20, 2019 0 739 0

Seven years ago, Ken Reynolds of Lexington lay on an operating table with doctors performing open-heart surgery on him. A surprise heart attack at the age of 66 woke him in the middle of the night, and quadruple by-pass surgery was needed. After an 11-day stay in the hospital, Ken...

Macho Dads Keeps Gothenburg Men Accountable to Fitness

Started November 25, 2019 0 910 2

The morning Macho Dads workout class at the YMCA at Gothenburg Health came about simply as a way to stay accountable to exercise. “When the YMCA first opened, Jason Wagner and I decided we would start going in to exercise during the mornings,” said local attorney Colten Venteicher. “I...