Knoxville, TN fitness, gym, childcare, pools, sports & other programs
I see it as a true honor to be part of the Davis YMCA family. This past year, your facility has been a blessing far beyond my expectations. Your staff, members, and services have enriched our lives as a family. We come five days a week. With each visit, the Davis Y has offered my children a loving, accepting atmosphere to grow and thrive. Your child watch staff has gone out of their way to invest ... Read More >>
Why the Y? As a Christian mother I have chosen the Y as a place for my family to become healthy, get active, and be together because I believe in the Y's mission and their focus as an organization. As a family, we want to make better choices in our lives via sports, family programs and fitness. It is because of the assistance of the Chang A Life campaign at the Y, that Hannah, Samuel, and Dalton ... Read More >>
I wrote why we joined the Y two years ago. We were both extremely overweight. I, at my largest 296 and my husband at his largest 270 lbs., felt we needed to do something to get better control over our health. I am now down 80 lbs. and he is down 40 lbs. We still make it to the Y almost every day to exercise even though we have a very busy schedule. We have maintained our weight loss for over a ... Read More >>
At 440 pounds, Richard Richter began his transformation into the healthy person he is today at the YMCA. As a United Methodist Pastor, Richard is familiar with the process of transformation and has been preaching about it during his 25 years in the ministry. His journey continues but he is currently 200 pounds lighter, no longer a diabetic, an inspiration to all he meets and has become a cycle ... Read More >>
Terry Sproul came to the Farragut Y in March of 2006. He needed to strengthen his legs to prepare for upcoming knee replacement. "Members and staff were very friendly and supportive and invited me to come back after surgery. My rehab went well and the therapist recommended I continue my exercise at a club. The pleasant experience I had at the Y made my decision easy. I have continued my workouts 5 ... Read More >>
You would never know when first meeting Vito by his reserved nature that he possesses the determination of a marathoner and the heart of a servant. Vito Frazitta's story is the story of two YMCAs. A retired educator from Boston, Vito's "day job" is one of a caregiver for the Sertoma Center for Adults with Development Disabilities. He regularly escorts a group to the Cansler Y to lead them in ... Read More >>
What keeps me coming back to the Y? It is their exceptional after school care and summer day camp programs. They pick up the children from school and provide them with a healthy snack. There is homework time and fun activities for them to choose from every day. It is a great group of professional role models. I hear about the staff daily from my child. Over the past eight years, three of my ... Read More >>
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