Livestrong at the YMCA of Southampton Roads

The Triple B Community aims to fund a minimum of two (2) cohorts for this program each year at our local YMCA.  Each cohort costs $6000 and includes twelve participants.

In partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation, the YMCA has developed a small-group cancer survivorship program for those who are living with, through or beyond cancer.  We know how important physical activity can be while recovering from cancer. According to research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute, participants in our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program experience improved fitness and quality of life, as well as significant decreases in cancer-related fatigue.

The 12-week program includes:

  • Two 75 to 90-minute sessions per week
  • Cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises
  • Fitness and quality of life assessments before and after participation
  • YMCA-certified instructors helping you every step of the way