After an injury changed the course of his life, Andrew Lawlor found new challenges through para-boxing and wheelchair rugby. As he began competing for Team New Brunswick on the national stage, he realized he had the motivation to work hard but needed help focusing that energy in the right places. When he started

I moved to Fredericton from Alberta two years ago and quickly found a sense of belonging at the YMCA. With a background as an Early Childhood Educator and while completing my Bachelor of Arts in History at St. Thomas University, I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages through childcare,

Community In Action: Meet Heather I retired 11 years ago and joined the YMCA to overcome my fear of the water. Friends encouraged me to try aquafit, and the Courage Program helped me build the confidence I needed. What started as a fitness goal quickly became much more. "It's been a saviour.

Community In Action: Meet Roman The YMCA was my first job in Canada and played an important role in helping me begin my journey as a newcomer. Just two weeks after arriving in Fredericton, I applied for a position at the YMCA. Although I initially interviewed for a swimming coach role, the

Community In Action: Meet Nadia Hi, my name is Nadia! I'm a Group Fitness and Pilates Instructor here at the YMCA. I moved from British Columbia to Fredericton last year. I've been coaching and teaching fitness for over five years, and I feel incredibly grateful to continue doing what I love here