Local YMCA heroes honored after saving a life

SOAR Award Recipients Honored for Heroic Action, Exemplary Service – WRBI Radio

From left to right: Katie Oesterling, Andi Roberts, and Tameeka Sizemore. (Provided Photo) (Batesville, IN) – Being aware and observant of their surroundings, taking charge in critical moments, and staying committed to what’s best for the Y—these are just a few of the remarkable qualities demonstrated by the Southeastern Indiana YMCA’s latest SOAR Award recipients. At the April Board of Directors meeting, Katie Oesterling, Tameeka Sizemore, and A

Eric Stacey named YMCA Volunteer of the Year

Eric Stacey has been named Volunteer of the Year by the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The recognition was announced during the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas' 139th annual celebration last week at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

Local YMCA heroes honored after saving a life

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- Not all heroes wear capes, as shown by three employees of the Bloomington-Normal YMCA who earned national recognition Monday for saving a person's life last year. During a ceremony Monday morning, Lena Flitz, Tim Ready and Jordan Mueller were each awarded the National Lifesaving Award by the American Red Cross for their actions on Dec. 26, 2024. They also received a Bloomington Fire Department Letter of Recognition. T…

Wilton YMCA Gymnasts Sparkle at Riverbrook Regional YMCA Spring Invitational, Including One Perfect 10 - Good Morning Wilton

The Wilton branch of the Riverbrook Regional YMCA hosted the Spring Sparkle Gymnastics Invitational on Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, the last home meet of this season. Five teams from across Connecticut and Rhode Island competed against Wilton’s YMCA gymnasts for recognition — Darien, Meriden, Ocean Community, Rye and Westport / Weston. The Riverbrook Regional YMCA was adorned with spring flowers and colors as the gymnasts performed and received a…

YMCA of Metro Dallas honors 23 volunteers, including Rockwall recipient, at 139th annual celebration

Dallas, TX (April 21, 2025) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 2025 Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 17 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum to recognize volunteers who have dedicated their time in service to the Y’s mission and vision. While thousands of volunteers support the YMCA’s diverse programs annually, only a distinguished […]

North Texas volunteers honored by YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 2025 Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 17 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, and recognized several North Texas volunteers.