The second time around proved to be more challenging for
Miller as he was required to undergo chemotherapy and more intensive treatment
to address the illness. At times, Miller felt like his body turned against him
and that he had no control. It took him more than a year and a half for him to
regain his "normal." Today, we
are pleased to report that Miller is cancer free, remains active at the Y, and
he and his wife are expecting their first child together!
According to the World Health Organization, Cancer is the
leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 7.6 million deaths. Early
detection and management is key strategies for preventing certain types of
cancers. One of the ways the YMCA of Central Ohio is supporting cancer
survivors in our community is through our new initiative, LIVESTRONG at the
YMCA of Central Ohio.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week, small group
program designed to provide support to cancer survivors throughout central Ohio.
The program begins October 23rd and will meet twice a week for
90 minutes at the HILLIARD/RAY PATCH YMCA. This new initiative helps cancer
survivors regain their strength to help them return to their normal life or
their "new normal." The goal of this program is to help participants
build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance and improve
functional ability. Additional goals include reducing the side effects of
therapy, maintaining weight levels, increasing energy levels and self-esteem. A final goal of the program is to assist
participants in developing their own physical fitness program so they can
continue to practice a healthy lifestyle as a way of life. In addition to the
physical benefits, the program provides participants with a supportive
environment and a sense of community with fellow survivors, YMCA staff and
members.
In an effort to raise awareness about this program and to
sustain funding for the future, the HILLIARD/RAY PATCH YMCA will be
holding its first LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Spin-A-Thon on November 10, 2012, from
9:00 am - 12 noon. Celebrity Instructors
include, Jeff Hogan from WBNS-10TV, Andrew Roberts, CEO of YMCA of Central Ohio
and many more surprise guests. All proceeds will benefit the LIVESTRONG at the
YMCA program at the HILLIARD/RAY PATCH YMCA. To purchase tickets, visit
livestrongatthey.eventbrite.com.
For more information about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA of Central Ohio, contact:
Natalie Mamlin
HILLIARD/RAY
PATCH FAMILY YMCA
4515 Cosgray
Rd.
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