Rye Y Member Story - Paying it Forward

This week is Social Responsibility Week at the Rye Y.  Here is a  story about how our  Y Cares financial assistance program has made a difference to a local family.

Holly never thought that she would be in a situation of need. With a 20 month son getting more active every day and entering her 2nd year of unemployment, Holly had a tough choice to make. She could no longer afford her family membership at the Y.

With help from the Y Cares program, she is able to continue bringing her son to child care at the Y and to enjoy the peace of mind in knowing that he is being well taken care of and having fun.

“The Rye Y has given us both a place of joy. I look forward to the time I can pay it forward to the Rye Y.”

Rye Y Member Story - building confidence in the water and out

This week to celebrate Social Responsibility Week at the Rye Y, we are posting  member stories around the building.  Here is Kathleen's inspiring story:

In January, I enrolled in the beginners swim class at the Y. At the time, I was not able to swim the width of the pool, much less take my feet off the bottom of the pool due to a tremendous fear of the water. However, with Viwat’s excellent teaching skills, positive, patient reinforcement and un-ending encouragement, in a short time I was in the deep end of the pool. Over the next months, I advanced with his guidance and caring manner to the intermediate class.

Seven months later, I proudly swam a half mile for Swim Across America, an event quite dear to my heart in honor of cancer patients. I experienced a huge sense of accomplishment, having overcome my fear of the water. I sensed within myself a total life change and overall health benefit.

My next dream is to swim a mile next summer for SAA. Life is good for this senior and Viwat is very much a part of this success.”