Frank, a prostate cancer survivor, and Ileta, a breast cancer survivor, discovered newfound strength when life seemed most fragile.
“My oncologist recommended LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. The program was great for us,” said Ileta.
After completing the 12-week health and wellness program years ago, the couple traded in their survivor shirts for volunteer shirts. Today, Frank and Ileta are Y members and work out at least three times a week.
“As volunteers for LIVESTRONG, we participate in classes,” said Frank. “This helps us retrain ourselves and renews our commitment to stay active. Some of the benefits we’ve seen are getting out, getting to meet people and getting our bodies in motion.”
“We’ve built a lot of friendships at the Y,” said Ileta. “It is amazing to see the progress the participants make and the happiness in them as they go through LIVESTRONG.”
”It got us both strong physically and mentally after cancer.”
