We have the best clients...and employees! Morgan Babbitt, who you may have met in the signing room, is not only a great witness, but also a cancer survivor and trainer with Livestrong at the YMCA. We're featuring her and the Livestrong cause in this week's blog. Let's hear from Morgan...
When cancer treatment ends, survivors often face a new challenge: rebuilding their strength, confidence, and sense of normalcy. The finish line of treatment is not always the finish line of recovery.
That’s where the partnership between the Livestrong Foundation and the YMCA steps in—offering a supportive, research-based fitness program designed specifically for adult cancer survivors.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free, 12-week physical activity program created exclusively for adult cancer survivors. Developed with support from the Livestrong Foundation, the program focuses on helping participants regain:
Certified YMCA instructors receive specialized training to safely guide survivors through exercises tailored to their individual needs and abilities. This isn’t a typical fitness class. It’s intentional, adaptive, and designed with recovery in mind.
Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can leave lasting side effects, including:
Even after treatment ends, many survivors find that their bodies and minds need continued support.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA addresses these challenges in a welcoming, community-centered environment. Participants not only improve physically but also connect with others who understand their journey. The program helps survivors move from simply recovering to truly thriving.
One of the most powerful aspects of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is the sense of community it fosters. Participants often describe the program as more than a fitness class—it’s a support network. Survivors:
For many, it’s the first step toward reclaiming independence and confidence after treatment. Healing happens in community.
Research consistently shows that physical activity after cancer treatment can:
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is built on these findings, offering structured programming that is both safe and effective. It bridges the gap between medical treatment and long-term wellness.
The program is open to:
Best of all, the program is offered at no cost to participants, removing financial barriers to recovery and support.
The partnership between the Livestrong Foundation and the YMCA represents hope in action.
It’s about more than exercise.
It’s about healing.
It’s about empowerment.
It’s about community.
For cancer survivors looking to rebuild strength and rediscover confidence, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA offers a powerful reminder:
You are stronger than cancer.
