Kris Kringle As you all know, I’m the proud father of a beautiful little girl who continually amazes and impresses us with every breath and step she takes. She’s a...

Andy Weighill is the new Executive Director of the Golden Triangle YMCA. Originally from Detroit, Andy is a former college athlete and holds a degree in both History Education and...

BIG Little Brother I mentioned a few months ago that I recently visited with my brother, Aaron, in Louisiana. There are almost 11 years between us and, as you might...

(Orlando, Florida) — The YMCA of Central Florida, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community, is pleased to welcome two new chief executives to its leadership team. Cathy Paez has...

Look for the Helpers After spending almost half of my career in Pittsburgh, some things were bound to rub off on me. And while I never developed much of a...

At the Downtown Orlando YMCA, we are proud to serve the community with a variety of programs and amenities to help everyone grow strong in mind, body, and spirit. In...

525,600 Minutes  This time last year, I was midway through day 2 of my one-way drive from Pittsburgh to Orlando. As I had made the drive a month earlier to...

Kelli Garcia is the Frank DeLuca YMCA’s newest Executive Director. Originally from Dallas, Kelli grew up in Orlando and played collegiate softball. She started her YMCA career as a lifeguard...

(Orlando, Florida) – YMCA of Central Florida, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, is pleased to announce that...

BLUE-EYED SOUL My stepfather, Richard (aka “Pops”), passed away last month and I was blessed to have been able to honor him at his homegoing service. He and I weren’t...