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From Dyane Guest:

Hello Fellow YMCA members,

My name is Dyane Guest and I have multiple sclerosis/ cerebral atrophy. I am a 36 year old woman , mother of two who was diagnosed at the age of 26.

For a long time I had given up on myself, not concerning myself with fitness at all. I gave myself to the Lord and decided to handle my situation as positive as I could. The situation had changed in my eyes so I had some physical things i needed to deal with. That led me to the YMCA.

The disease that I have affects your muscle coordination. It took me awhile to get where I desired to be , but I'm making progress EVERY SINGLE DAY! When I first started I couldn't even run on the treadmill, it took all I had to walk for 30 minutes. Now I'm running and weight lifting! Thanks to the Y I have my confidence and my stability back!

There is no telling where I would be if the Y was not around for me to join. Not only have I made friends here but this place has given me hope as well. There is no cure for this but with a place to exercise I'll be able to have better control of my symptoms.

So my thanks to the YMCA.

Thanks Dyane!

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Natalie Foust says:

I made a great decision when I joined the Milan Family YMCA on January 1, 1997. The Y was in its start-up days then, but it has continued to grow and expand into a big community asset and is a blessing to me and my family.

Why do I believe that being a part of the Y is so valuable?

FOR OUR COMMUNITY:

• It is OUR Y, owned by the citizens of this area. it is non-profit and is operated under the guidelines of a board of local volunteers.

• It is an asset to this area when our leaders are seeking industry and business location here. Few communities of our size can offer the level of services provided by OUR Y.

• Everyone is welcome at the Y. Services are provided that can be used by all ages.

• The Y is a Christian organization welcoming people of all faiths.

FOR ME AND MY FAMILY:

• My three-generation family has enjoyed the fitness center, exercise classes, after-school childcare, team sports, and other events during the past 12 years.

• The greatest blessings have been the friendships made and the family atmosphere that is always there for us.

Thank you Natalie!

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