Our family joined the Fullerton Y in August 2010 after attending an open house BBQ, and we knew it was one of the best choices we have made as a family. We were so impressed with the facility and the programs that the Y offered for families like ours that we signed up as soon as we could, and cancelled our membership with Gold's Gym. Dani Kline was the first Y staff member we met who gave us a tour of the beautiful facility. She was so professional and seemed to truly care about our family. After getting to know Dani a little bit we knew it wasn't just a sales pitch. For a year my husband and I would come into the gym for workouts, occasionally our oldest daughter, Pernilla (12) would do a workout on the treadmill or elliptical while our youngest, Juliana (7) enjoyed the Kidzone. About 2 months ago I spoke with Clare McKenna about Pernilla who was diagnosed with scoliosis in May 2011. I was desperate for help and Clare was there to listen and help. Clare recommended that we set up an appointment with one of the trainers for a consultation, and with Dani's recommendation Pernilla and I met with Michelle Rose. Michelle was an answer to my prayers for me. She listened to my concerns and needs and took the time to get to know Pernilla a little better. She encouraged Pernilla and was so energetic and positive. After talking with us and hearing Pernilla's needs Michelle designed a workout circuit for Pernilla and took us both out to the gym and showed Pernilla how to do each exercise. You have no idea what a relief this was for us as her parents. We have been so concerned over the past few months about not having the resources to hire a personal trainer for Pernilla and needing a exercise routine to keep her back strong since she is wearing this very rigid Boston Brace for 22 hours a day. The fact that Pernilla, who is finishing her first week at Parks Jr. High in Fullerton, is not only willing, but enjoys the workout is something of a miracle to us. After discussing it with her spine surgeon we decided to pass on PE at school and in place of that have her exercise at the Y. The Y has given our daughter a safe, comfortable place to exercise without the worry of being teased by her peers about her brace, and at the same time make it a life habit of being healthy by exercising. The Y opened their arms out wide to our family and has now opened their arms to our daughter. They have given her the ability to exercise and feel great about herself, which we all know being in Jr. High is not always such a fun thing and wearing a huge back brace only makes things worse, but the Y is making a difference in Pernilla's life and continues to be a blessing to our family. This summer we have really enjoyed the Family Movie Nights and I do not know of any other gym that has anything like this for families. The Y just keeps getting better and better in our opinions! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Connie, Brian, Pernilla and Juliana Swanson
FULLERTON FAMILY YMCA

The Y is, to me, a perfect interacting place where you can learn how to give, share, respect and many more. I've been in the YMCA for 4 years; it's been exciting when we meet new people. I am 10 years old and still like to play games.

Cindy Escobedd
FULLERTON FAMILY YMCA

The staff here at the Fullerton YMCA is fantastic! I'm always greeted warmly and am happily helped when needed. Clare helped me out especially this week. I have some unexpected expenses that would have prevented me from utilizing the child care facilities. When I shared this with Clare, she immediately helped by offering a personal membership with child care included. It allowed me to continue to be a member while also being able to take care of some expenses I had not anticipated. I feel proud to belong to an organization that places such high values on its members and am exceedingly grateful to Clare, Thank you!

Lorna Hertogh
FULLERTON FAMILY YMCA