After being diagnosed with cancer, one of our amazing staff members had to step away from teaching fitness classes and put her own workouts on hold. But her journey didn’t stop there. Last fall, she joined our very first LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA cohort here at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA. A program designed to help cancer survivors regain their strength, confidence, and overall well-being. Through the program, she didn’t just rebuild her physical strength she found her consistency, her confidence, and most importantly… she found herself again. Just a few weeks ago, she told us “I’m ready to teach again.” And we are thrilled to share that she’ll be BACK in action, leading her first cycling class on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 at 6:00 PM right here at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA. Join us as we celebrate her powerful comeback and the incredible impact of the LIVESTRONG program.

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That's why, at the Y, strengthening the community is our cause.