Rebuilding Confidence Together

Charlotte Humphries came to the YMCA’s Rollingwood branch seeking something she knew was missing from her recovery journey. Charlotte had suffered a stroke two years earlier and while she completed the rehab process offered through her medical provider, she knew her body needed more for recovery.

That “something more” began to take shape when Charlotte met Toni, a trainer whose guidance quickly became a turning point. Toni showed her how to use different machines safely and effectively and designed exercises to support her rehabilitation. With Toni’s help, Charlotte began noticing meaningful improvements. She walked better, felt stronger, and gained a renewed sense of hope. “Without Toni,” she says, “I don’t think I would be as good as I am now.”

But Charlotte’s experience was equally shaped by the kindness she found at the Y. Every time she arrived at the Y, she was greeted warmly and helped inside with her walker. Tripp, in particular, became a familiar presence. Charlotte notes, “He knows every aspect of the Y and I can ask him anything about the Y and he helps.”

Over the past year, the Rollingwood YMCA has become much more than a place to exercise for Charlotte. It has become a community that understands her needs, celebrates her progress, and gives her the encouragement to keep moving forward. The simple acts of kindness she experiences each visit reinforce that she is not on this journey alone.

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