Y Stories | YMCA of Greater Brandywine

Nicki Smith … Still Moving at 93

Robert Antonio shares his Y story about tackling his fear of the water and learning how to swim.

Learning to Swim At Any Age

Upper Main Line YMCA Swim Team member Brendan Burns poses at the end of a swim meet where he won a medal for swimming.

UMLY’s Brendan Burns Chasing Michael Phelps for Swimming History

Jim Kirschke a professor and veteran shares his Upper Main Line YMCA member story

Beloved Veteran Finds the Y is "For All"

Jennersville YMCA lifeguards and Avon Grove High School seniors Long Tran, Josh Prosser and Sean Kushnerock recently saved a member’s life, thanks to the skills they learned in their training at the YMCA.

Three Jennersville YMCA Lifeguards Save Member’s Life

YMCA Pool Helps Peter Deming Get Over Decades-Long Phobia

Audrey Herley uses her senior membership at the West Chester Area YMCA in West Chester, PA to participate in a group exercise class for seniors.

Audrey Herley’s Time at the YMCA Helps Her Make a Splash

Instructor Gina Daddazio demonstrates a workout in her TRX for multiple sclerosis class at the West Chester Area YMCA

Gina Daddazio Won’t Allow MS to Slow Her Down

Lynn Minahan’s Return to the Y Drives Her Improved Health