LIVESTRONG at the YMCA of Greater Springfield

08/26/2026

08/22/2026

A quick heads-up for our Scantic Valley swimmers!

The pool will be closed August 24–28 for scheduled cleaning and maintenance. We’ll be back and ready for you to make a splash on August 29!

Thanks for your patience while we give the pool a little TLC.

08/05/2026

Cancer Connection has a Springfield location and provides bilingual services too!

06/26/2026

💕SURVIVORS’ DAY💕

This year’s Survivors’ day will celebrate the resilience of survivors and life beyond breast cancer. The evening will feature a resource panel highlighting programs and services designed to support survivors in rebuilding their lives after treatment, and survivor testimonials.

🗓️Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰5:30-8:00pm
📍Barney Carriage House at Forest Park

Be sure to follow along as we announce the panelists and survivors speaking at the event!

Thanks to our generous donors, survivors are invited to attend this event free of charge. Space is limited. Be sure to reserve your seat through the link in the comments ⬇️

06/07/2026

Looking for cancer information? Check out the PDF version of our Cancer Survivors Resource Guide: https://bit.ly/2026-Resource-Guide

06/03/2026

Lunch and dinner plans? Make 'em count!

Join us at Villa Rose in Ludlow on Wednesday, July 22, from 12 PM–9 PM for an Eat for a Cause fundraiser benefiting the YMCA of Greater Springfield. Simply enjoy a meal, and 20% of food orders will be donated back to support YMCA programs and services right here in our community.

📍 Villa Rose, 1428 Center Street, Ludlow
📅 Wednesday, July 22
⏰ 12 PM–9 PM

Tag your lunch date, dinner crew, or favorite foodie and help us turn a meal into meaningful impact!

The-Villa Rose-Restaurant

05/16/2026

Join millions of cancer survivors and supporters around the world as we celebrate life and raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship on National Cancer Survivors Day, June 7. ncsd.org

05/15/2026

This weekend, we walk with purpose! Boomer from the Springfield Thunderbirds will stop by, too!

Join us Sunday for the very first StepStrong for Parkinson’s at the YMCA of Greater Springfield Scantic Valley branch in Wilbraham, a community walk supporting the Parkinson’s Power Program and the individuals and families it impacts every day. Thank you to our Summiteer sponsor, Comfort plus caregivers!

✔️Choose a 0.5 or 1 mile walk
✔️Music, information & Sweet Treats 413 food truck
✔️Sunday, May 17, 11 AM to 1 PM

Whether you walk, cheer, or donate you’re helping build strength, support, and connection for those living with Parkinson’s.

Let’s make the first StepStrong unforgettable and fun. List of our fabulous vendors in the comments. Register here: springfieldy.org/stepstrong-2026