LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

Discover how, together, we impact our community.

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG
FREE for cancer patients and survivors!

Upcoming Alumni Events:

*All events are at the Thomas E. Hannah Branch unless indicated

——- 2026 ——-

Jan 1, 9:00am Hair of the Dog run (registration req’d)

Jan18, 4-5:00pm BodyBalance

Feb 6, 7:00 – 8:00am World Cancer Day Breakfast

Feb 11, 5:15-6:35 Step it Up

Mar 14, 1:00-3:00pm March Madness Pickleball at Willis Rd Y

Apr 6, 1:-00pm Gardens walk at Hatcher Gardens

May 2, 11-12:00pm Salsation class with chips and salsa

Jun 12, 1:00-2:00pm Pickleball at Willis Road Y

Jul 14, 10:30-11:30 Water Aerobics for arthritis

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is an evidence-based program that helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis. Offered at all three Spartanburg locations, our certified LIVESTRONG® Coaches create a welcoming community in which survivors can improve their strength and physical fitness, diminish the severity of therapy side effects, develop supportive relationships, and improve their quality of life. Since 2007, the LIVESTRONG Foundation has been the YMCA’s partner in developing and delivering LIVESTRONG programs to local YMCAs. Recent research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute have confirmed that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA improved fitness and quality of life, as well as, significantly decreased cancer-related fatigue. The program has served more than 30,000 cancer survivors in more than 400 communities across the nation. It is open to adults 18 years or older at no cost.

Description and Goals:

Small group and supportive environment
12-week program with two 90-minute sessions per week
Includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises
Held in the Healthy Living Room
Evaluation includes Functional and Quality of Life Assessments before and after participation
Facilitated by YMCA-certified Instructors
Requires referral and medical clearance from a physician

The YMCA’s LIVESTRONG Program Has a Proven Impact to:

Help survivors MEET or EXCEED the recommended amount of physical activity
Help survivors SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE their cardiovascular endurance
Help survivors SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE their cardiovascular endurance
IMPROVE cancer survivors’ overall quality of life and DECREASE their cancer-related fatigue

Upcoming LiveSTRONG Cohorts by location:

Ο Thomas E. Hannah – Jan 19 – April 8; Mon/Wed 10:00-11:30 – currently waitlisted

Jan 20-April 9; Tue/Thur 5:30p-7:00p – currently waitlisted

May 11 – Jul 29; Mon/Wed 10:00-11:30 – space available

May 12-Jul 30; Tue/Thurs 5:30p-7:00p – space available

Ο Willis Road – Jan 20-April 9; Tue/Thurs 3:00p-4:30p – currently waitlisted

May 11- July 29; Tue/Thurs 3:00p-4:30p

Ο Middle Tyger – Jan 21 – April 10; Wed/Fri 3:00-4:30p – space available