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First Friday Message
Legacy I have a birthday coming up over the next few days, and my daughter, the ever-so-blunt inspiration of so much of what I share in these messages, came through...
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Legacy I have a birthday coming up over the next few days, and my daughter, the ever-so-blunt inspiration of so much of what I share in these messages, came through...
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No Looking Back My daughter asked me recently on the drive to school if I missed Pittsburgh. Before I had a chance to answer, she went on about telling me...
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Worldwide Impact In the Y, we often say, “If you’ve seen one Y, you’ve seen ONE Y.” The fact that Y’s are not built or programmed in a cookie-cutter fashion...
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Tall Guys Can’t Jump I was born in the nation’s capital but primarily raised in Lynchburg, VA. When I was nine, my mother moved us back “home” to Lynchburg, where...
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In the Footsteps of Giants I’ve worked for the YMCA for nearly 30 years now, and one of the most common questions I get about my introduction to the Y...
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To unlock the full potential impact of the Y for good across our community, we must elevate and strengthen our philanthropic focus and community partnerships. To help accomplish this aim,...
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The Power of the Many Four months into our time here in Florida, my family continues to love the weather more each day, and we are enjoying the number of...
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It’s All About Perspective After nearly 30 years in the Y serving communities from south Florida to southeast Michigan, I’ve learned to appreciate the unique characteristics of each community that...
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OCALA, Fla. (September 15, 2021) To continue strengthening the Ocala community in spirit, mind, and body, the Frank DeLuca YMCA Family Center is delighted to unveil a new Sportsplex on...
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The 20th anniversary of September 11 is a milestone for the families, friends, and colleagues of the nearly 3,000 loved ones lost on that day. To many, is a day...