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April 27, 2010
Now that you’ve survived cancer ...
by Kristie Paterson
Fran Arter kicked off her shoes, stretched out on her mat and closed her eyes. Within minutes of entering the Yoga for Cancer Survivors class, the tension in her face melted into a look of serenity. “This class is my chance to take a vacation from the mental circus in my head,” says the 57-year-old breast ...more
April 27, 2010
Gymnastics champ created trampoline
by Kristie Paterson
A trip to the circus in the 1930s inspired George Nissen to create the modern trampoline, an invention that eventually would lead to countless children and others doing back flips and tricks for fun and sport on the springy apparatus. More than half a century later, Mr. Nissen would be successful in getting the n ...more
January 07, 2010
50 People To Watch in 2010
by Kristie Paterson
An eclectic group of San Diegans are selected by San Diego Magazine to be the top 50 people to watch in 2010. Michael Brunker, Executive Director of the Jackie Robinson YMCA, makes the list. ...more
November 09, 2009
Woman of the Year
by Kristie Paterson
Shelly McTighe-Rippengale, VP of Marketing, Communications and Development for the YMCA of San Diego County receives the Woman of the Year Award in the field of Non-Profits by the Women in Leadership program of the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce.Shelly McTighe-Rippengale, VP of Marketing, Communications an ...more
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