Bring your friends & family and join us for a weekend specifically for cancer survivors!
LIVESTRONG™ at the YMCA
Retreat at Frost Valley YMCA
June 8-10, 2012
“We know that even moderate exercise helps many survivors bounce back stronger and faster from a cancer experience. LIVESTRONG™ at the YMCA helps cancer survivors take control of their well-being and recovery through safe, effective exercise techniques.” – Lance Armstrong
In 2007, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the YMCA of the USA created LIVESTRONG™ at the YMCA, a physical activity and wellness program for people affected by cancer. The YMCA is the perfect partner: with nationwide accessibility, the YMCA maintains exceptional recognition, trust and credibility in community health and physical activity. Through a four-year collaboration, the physical activity and wellness program will be embedded and rolled out into the entire YMCA movement. Ongoing research shows the benefits of physical activity in reducing fatigue, improving mood, muscle strength and physical endurance after completing cancer treatment. With 12 million cancer survivors living in the United States today, it is increasingly important that cancer survivors have access to an exercise environment that is both safe and accommodating to their needs.
Frost Valley is a place where good things happen when people pay attention to each other. We have the perfect culmination to your 12-week program with our abundant space and cozy lodges, ideal for reconnecting with your family. We are offering a weekend for program participants to join us in activities such as:
• archery • climbing • boating • zip line • hikes (guided and unguided) • meditation/relaxation
View a sample schedule (pdf) or check out our lodging options
Financial Assistance is available.
