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Kennedy’s Y is Determination

After leaving my hometown at the age of 17 in pursuit of a better life, I found myself pregnant, alone, and heading down a path that I knew would make me unhappy. I desperately wanted to pursue my edu

Jenny's Y is Growth

Becoming a mother is never easy, but having kids in my teen years created a set of barriers that seemed impossible to overcome at the time. At the age of 20, I found myself a single mom of two with th

Terry's Y is Strength

In my life, I have faced a wide range of adversity, from living in group homes as a youth, to experiencing PTSD after serving in the Marine Corp, to overcoming cancer and other health issues. Through

The Okanagan’s largest charity outdoor cycle class is back in person

After two years of cancelled events, the 15th Annual Cycle for Strong Kids is set to take place Sunday, May 29. The YMCA of Okanagan’s largest fundraiser of the year brings together hundreds of commun

Delcourt Advisory Group at Scotia Wealth Management

Grant and Wendy Delcourt believe healthy communities start with healthy people. That’s why Grant, who leads the Delcourt Advisory Group at Scotia Wealth Management, his team and family, take a very ac

Cheryl's Y is Support

At the beginning of 2021, I was in the best shape of my life preparing to run a half marathon for my 60th birthday. Then everything changed drastically when I contracted COVID-19 and the virus impacte