LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
FREE for cancer patients and survivors!
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is an evidence-based program that helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis. At the TOM and MTY, our certified LIVESTRONG® Coaches create a welcoming community in which survivors can improve their strength and physical fitness, diminish the severity of therapy side effects, develop supportive relationships, and improve their quality of life. Since 2007, the LIVESTRONG Foundation has been the YMCA’s partner in developing and delivering LIVESTRONG programs to local YMCAs. Recent research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute have confirmed that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA improved fitness and quality of life, as well as, significantly decreased cancer-related fatigue. The program has served more than 30,000 cancer survivors in more than 400 communities across the nation. It is open to adults 18 years or older at no cost.
Description and Goals:
- Small group and supportive environment
- 12-week program with two 90-minute sessions per week
- Includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises
- Held in the Healthy Living Room
- Evaluation includes Functional and Quality of Life Assessments before and after participation
- Facilitated by YMCA-certified Instructors
- Requires referral and medical clearance from a physician
The YMCA’s LIVESTRONG Program Has a Proven Impact to:
- Help survivors MEET or EXCEED the recommended amount of physical activity
- Help survivors SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE their cardiovascular endurance
- IMPROVE cancer survivors’ overall quality of life and DECREASE their cancer-related fatigue
2025 Cohorts Starting Soon!
THOMAS E. HANNAH FAMILY YMCA 2025 Session Information:
- Jan 27th to April 16th (Morning)
- April 28th – – July 16th (Evening)
- July 28th – Oct 16th (Morning)
- Oct 6th Dec 17th (Evening)
Class Days & Times:
- Morning Classes are held Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:30am
- Evening Classes are held Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm
MIDDLE TYGER FAMILY YMCA 2025 Session Information:
- March 6th — May 27 (Early Afternoon)
- June 3rd – Aug 21st (Evening)
- September 2nd – Nov 20th (Early Afternoon)
- Dec 2 – Feb, 2026 (Evening)
Class Days & Times:
- Afternoon Classes are held Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- Evening Classes are TBD
WILLIS ROAD YMCA 2025 Session Information:
- Feb 17th – May 6th (Afternoon)
- May – TBD (Morning)
- Aug 18th – Nov 10th (Evening)
- November – TBD (Morning)
Class Days & Times: TBD
Who Qualifies?
Any adult 18 years old or older who is living with or beyond cancer treatment.
For more information or to enroll:
- Sue Costa
- THOMAS E. HANNAH YMCA:
- [email protected]
- (864) 585-0306, ext. 113
- Sherry Johnson
- MIDDLE TYGER FAMILY YMCA
- [email protected]
- (864) 433-9623