Friday, January 30, 2015

BTS230: My YMCA Story - Pops and Willie - 5 of 5

Video. My YMCA Story, 5 of 5. Pops and Willie from drinkin' and druggin' to institutions, families abandoned to a new start at their YMCA - their 2nd family. They got clean, stayed at the residence at the YMCA, started working at the YMCA, finished a college degree. Life changing. Think: YMCA
 
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Thursday, January 29, 2015

BTS229: My YMCA Story - Johanna - 4 of 5

Video. My YMCA Story, 4 of 5. Johanna diagnosed with cancer when her daughter was only 3 months old found the YMCA as a resource for child care for her daughter and as a cancer support center during Johanna's treatment. Just a gym? Hardly. The #YMCA is so much more... It's about LIFE. Think: YMCA

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

BTS228: My YMCA Story - Kim and Seth - 3 of 5

My YMCA Story, 3 of 5. Kim tells her story of her son Seth and the role that the YMCA has played, and continues to play, in Seth's life. Variety? Wow! Count the number of activities that the YMCA offers for Seth. And there are even more in Seth's future. Looking to be a part of changing lives? Think: YMCA
 
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

BTS227: My YMCA Story - Naz - 2 of 5

My YMCA Story, 2 of 5. Naz tells his story about his diabetes and how it left him in a wheelchair. He was introduced to the YMCA, began working with a personal trainer and is now able to spend 90% of his time walking with his walker and only 10% of the time in a wheelchair. Want to turn things around in YOUR life? Think: YMCA
 
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Monday, January 26, 2015

BTS226: My YMCA Story - Nancy - 1 of 5

My YMCA Story, 1 of 5. Micro-vignettes in video. Listen to Nancy's story of going from retired member to part-time staff. Nancy achieves her best physical conditioning ever. Retired? What do you want to do now? Think: YMCA
 
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Friday, January 23, 2015

BTS225: YMCA - Keeping Kids Healthy and Safe

YMCA video. Watch this to see how the YMCA partnered with the Keeping Kids Safe program in Georgia. The YMCA is all about keeping children healthy and safe. You can help. Partner. Think: YMCA
 
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Thursday, January 22, 2015

BTS224: YMCA - Developing Confident Youth

Video. Developing confident youth. Watch this short video and see how these two siblings growth more confident while also growing stronger physically as they train together for their kids Triathlon. Strong kids. Strong Families. Strong Communities. Think: YMCA
 
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

BTS223: YMCA - Gerald's Story. Mother in jail. High School.

Gerald's story. Mom in jail. High school. Gerald turned to the YMCA. The YMCA was and is Gerald's safe place. Now Gerald is giving back through his service at the YMCA. The Y is now his career. Transformation. Safe Place. Think: YMCA
 
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

BTS222: Cheerios Challenge - YMCA Atlanta

Cheerios Challenge - YMCA Atlanta. Hear from people in the community and find out what this special fundraising and awareness-raising event is all about. From the local police to longtime YMCA volunteers. 1400+ people participate. How about you? Participate. Think: YMCA
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Monday, January 19, 2015

BTS221: Dr. King's Freedom Walk and the Butler Street YMCA

Martin Luther King, Jr., was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Wikipedia - On this national holiday in celebration of his birthday hear what role the YMCA played in Dr. King's life. Talk about change! Think: YMCA
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Friday, January 16, 2015

BTS220: Brian's YMCA story...

YMCA video. Brian's story and a half dozen more all from within some of the most challenging geographies the Metropolitan Los Angeles has to offer. And yet, there was a library and the YMCA. Result? Changed lives. Listen to their stories. Change is possible. Think: YMCA
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

BTS219: 1500 stairs, 75 Flights - on crutches. Peggy's Story

1500 stairs, 75 stories - on crutches. Peggy's story. YMCA Video. Listen to Peggy's story and you'll understand the value of "impossible is nothing". What do you want to do? You can do it at the YMCA. Make a difference, also to yourself. Think: YMCA

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

BTS218: Elevators are for Wimps

Video: Carlos' Story - Elevators are for wimps. Carlos tells his story about how, at the age of 7, the YMCA became a huge part of his life. Now Carlos is giving back - in many ways. Want to make a difference? Think: YMCA
 
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

BTS217: Who? Me? Work at the YMCA?

What? Work at the YMCA? Who? Me? Yes. Watch this video about careers at the YMCA. If you want to make a difference in the lives of kids and families, consider a career with the YMCA. Your life Passion. Think: YMCA
 
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Monday, January 12, 2015

BTS216: What is the YMCA?

YMCA music video. What is the Y? YMCA of Metro Los Angeles put this short music video together to give you the kind of variety of programs, activities and ways to interact with kids, families, and communities. 2015. Think: YMCA
 
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Friday, January 9, 2015

BTS215: YMCA Video - What's happened to Community?

YMCA video. What's happened to community? We eat 50% of meals away from home. Yet we don't let our kids walk to school anymore. Kids play video games; yet 62% of kids do not play organized sports. Change all that. Think Community. Think YMCA. It's your Community... and so much more.
 
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Thursday, January 8, 2015

BTS214: YMCA - Skylar and Angelo's Story

YMCA video. Skylar's Mother brutally murdered. Depression. Emotional distress followed. The grandfather Angelo took care of Skylar. What to do after school? In Angelo's words: "The YMCA was a godsend." Positive social impact. Think: YMCA

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

BTS213: YMCA Video: Deisy's Story

YMCA Video. Listen to Deisy's story. From drugs to sexual abuse and low self-esteem to a proud, productive, well-adjusted, young woman with a powerful story to tell. Transformation. Think: YMCA.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

BTS212: Justin's Story. From Foster Care to College.

YMCA Video. Justin's story. Family of 10. Mother on drugs. Abusive father figure. Foster care. That's all changed. Justin found the YMCA. He's college bound. Listen to his story. The power of giving. Donate. Think: YMCA

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Monday, January 5, 2015

BTS211: Video: Kiara's Story. A New Beginning. Hope.

Video. Kiara's Story. 18 yrs old. Evicted. The YMCA of New York City offered Kiara and her family a new start. Your donations make a difference in real people's lives. Every day. New Year. New Start. Think: YMCA

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