Remember Charlie Cawley? He got his second lease on life at the Alexander Family YMCA. After years of smoking, he was diagnosed with COPD.
“The doctor told me that I had the lung capacity of an 80-year-old,” Charlie said. “I was only 65!”
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| Charlie at the Y |
Charlie turned to the Y to live a healthier life.
“I had a membership to the Y for a few years, and I figured I might as well use it!” Charlie joked.
Today, he exercises 3 -4 times a week. He’s off all medications and says he feels like an 18-year-old.
If you know someone like Charlie, nominate him or her for the YMCA Lifestyle Change Award in conjunction with the Triangle Heart Walk on Sept. 25 at the RBC Center. Click here for a registration form.
Complete a nomination form by Sept. 2. Four winners will get a free year at the Y! Click here for nomination forms.
And be sure to register and join the YMCA of the Triangle team for a free 1-mile or 3-mile walk.
We’re teaming up with the American Heart Association up for Triangle Heart Walk on Sept. 25. There are three easy ways to get involved.
Nominate yourself or someone you know for the YMCA Lifestyle Change Award. Four winners who have made healthy lifestyle changes will receive a free year at the Y! Winners will include a youth, two adults and a family. Complete a nomination form by Sept. 2. Read Midge's story to see how someone made a positive lifestyle change.
Participate in the Triangle Heart Walk on Sun., Sept. 25 at the RBC Center. Join us for a one-mile or three-mile walk with fun and educational opportunities. Put on your walking shoes; bring your kids; you can even bring your dog! The walk is free, but donations to the American Heart Association will be accepted. Register here, and join the YMCA of the Triangle team. Festivities begin at 1 p.m, and the walk starts at 2 p.m.
Improve your heart rate. The Y is holding a Heart-Healthy Challenge prior to the Triangle Heart Walk. Choose your distance. Here's how it works. Be active an hour a day for 6, 13 or 26 days. Just print this handy chart to get you started. Participating in the Triangle Heart Walk for a fun way to complete the challenge.
