LIVESTRONG Pickleball Tournament
LIVESTRONG Pickleball Tournament on Y Day of Giving! REGISTER
đź“… Tuesday, April 8
⏰ 8:00 PM - 1 PM
đź“Ť Wells Ave YMCA
All levels welcome!
- 8:00am - 10:30am (Advanced 3.5+)
- 10:30am - 1:00pm (Beginner - 3.25)
- Open Tournament
- All proceeds will directly support our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program!
- Register here
About Livestrong at the YMCA:
In 2008, the YMCA partnered with the LIVESTRONG® Foundation to help cancer survivors begin the journey toward recovery with the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Part of the Y’s commitment to strengthening community through healthy living, the program offers adults affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on the whole person, not the disease. The FREE, 12-week program meets twice a week for 90 minutes, using traditional exercise methods to ease participants back into fitness.
The program includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance, and flexibility exercises, as well as lessons about wellness, stress reduction techniques and how to continue healthful habits after the program has ended. Evaluation includes Functional and Quality of Life assessments before and after participation.
Just as important, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA encourages a warm spirit of community—a safe, comfortable place for participants to build companionship with others affected by cancer and share stories and inspiration.
Medical studies have shown that moderate levels of appropriate physical activity can reduce fatigue, boost self-esteem, and improve muscle strength and physical endurance in individuals following cancer treatment. And cancer survivors themselves are increasingly aware of the positive impact that moderate physical activity, supportive relationships, and stress reduction techniques can have on their quality of life. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA has helped thousands of cancer survivors move beyond cancer in spirit, mind, and body.
The West Suburban YMCA offers three sessions of Livestrong at the YMCA each year at both the Church Street and Wells Ave branches.