Mon Valley YMCA Stories
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Preparing for the Future
Providing comfort and helping others is a significant part of my life. This is one of the reasons why I love to volunteer.
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Focused on 250
At his annual physical, 68-year-old Francis had a wake-up call. His weight was so high that the scale could not provide a reading. He was off the charts.
Mon Valley YMCA Stories
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Frank's Back
For many, walking in the fresh air, socializing, and relaxing all contribute to the enjoyment of golf.
Frank Ruffolo spent the majority of his life playing this sport . . . until September 2016. What began as just another beautiful day on the green was only the beginning of Frank’s problems.
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Louisiana Native Makes YMCA Home
Cristal Rettger, 34, of Monessen first discovered the services of the Mon Valley YMCA six years ago when she started the Mommy and Me program, but that was only the beginning of her involvement with the YMCA.
Mon Valley YMCA Stories
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From Day Care to Director
Robecca Novotne-Castner, 28, of North Charleroi, brings her son, Carter, to daycare at the Mon Valley YMCA every day. Castner went to the same daycare when she was Carter's age, and now she utilizes the service while she goes to work at the YMCA as their Human Resources director.
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Building Strength and Gaining Friendships
Sis Bethem is not a typical 88 year old woman. She has endured six fractures and seven hospital visits since 2012, including time in intensive care with her initial fracture.
What sets Bethem apart from the norm is how she decided to handle her recovery. Bethem began utilizing the Mon Valley YMCA to work out after completing physical therapy with each fracture.
