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16

Sep

Partner Spotlight: Ramon Bueno Cancer Support Foundation

Cancer treatment may have an end date. Support shouldn’t. Years before becoming a cancer survivor himself, Ramon Nayar volunteered with Flashes of Hope, an organization that created portraits for children facing cancer and their families. The experience introduced him to...

03

Aug

Donor Spotlight: Wilma DiManna

From a Simple Ribbon to a Lasting Legacy When Wilma DiManna looks at the swim ribbon tucked safely inside one of her scrapbooks, it appears remarkably untouched by time. Awarded during a YMCA swim meet in December 1975, the third-place...

27

Jul

Donor Spotlight: The Late Thomas Lee Tyler

A Life of Intellect, Generosity, and Community Continuing Through the YMCA Thomas Lee Tyler believed deeply in giving back. It was not something he treated as optional or occasional. It was simply part of how he lived. For the Niles-Buchanan...

06

Jul

Member Spotlight: Dryden Janke

Finding Confidence, One Lap at a Time For Dryden Janke, joining the YMCA Mariners swim team wasn't part of a carefully crafted plan. His parents simply wanted him to stay active and try different activities. Swimming happened to be the...

17

Apr

Finding Strength, Support, and Community Through LIVESTRONGⓇ at the YMCA

Member Spotlight: Linda Lamar Finding Strength, Support, and Community Through LIVESTRONGⓇ at the YMCA For Linda, the YMCA of Greater Michiana is more than a place to exercise. It’s a place that has helped her keep moving forward through one...

02

Feb

Share the Love: Free Week Guest Pass

Members can give a friend a free week pass to try the Y in February! This February, share the love by inviting a friend to experience everything the YMCA has to offer—with a free week pass! Whether it’s fitness, family...

19

Nov

Wiebke S. – Celebrating Thanksgiving from Germany

For Wiebke S., this year’s YMCA of Greater Michiana Thanksgiving Day Run is more than just a race — it’s a tradition that spans continents and holds a special place in her heart. Now living in Germany, Wiebke will take...

26

Aug

Healthy U: Teaching Kids the Curriculum of Life

This past year, the YMCA of Greater Michiana’s Healthy U program has been transforming how local children learn to lead healthy lives—bridging school hallways, kitchens, and playgrounds with wellness lessons that stick. At the heart of Healthy U is the...

31

Mar

Empowering Women, Strengthening Community

YMCA of Greater Michiana Celebrates Women’s Leadership This Women’s History Month, the YMCA of Greater Michiana is proud to celebrate the impact of two extraordinary leaders—Denise Peters and Jill Haboush—whose work has strengthened programs and empowered the local community. Their...

01

Feb

Share the Love Membership Promotion

Members can give a friend a free week pass to try the Y in February! How It Works Week pass is valid for one household, couple, or individual per member. Guests need to mention this promotion and the name of...