The 13th annual Minority Achievers Program gala was held June 13 at the Central Community Branch of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts in Worcester. Mark P. Bilotta, CEO of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, was the guest speaker.

College-bound students recognized as Minority Achievers Program graduates were, from Burncoat, Roberta Afutu, Anika Ampadu, Reinesha Bailey, Aimee Finecountry, Gladys Frimpong, Sanjana Jude, Ashley LaDou and Daisy Mungai; from South High Community School, Latoya Berger and Paul Equsquiza; from Doherty Memorial High School, Shadea Blyther, Taylor Dupree, Markus Hargrove, Toni Pham, Nia Plummer, Lina Rosario, Chardem Taylor and Paulyn Zinsonni; from Wellesley High School, Shayair Hall; and from Abby Kelley Foster Charter School, Lexie Hernandez.

Source: Telegram.com

WORCESTER —  Recent Burncoat High School and Minority Achievers Program graduates, from left, Daisy Mungai, Anika Ampadu and Aimee Finecountry chat before the start of the 13th annual Minority Achievers Program gala tonight at the Central Community Branch of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.

Mark P. Bilotta, CEO of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, was the guest speaker.

Other college-bound students recognized as MAP graduates were, from Burncoat, Roberta Afutu, Reinesha Bailey, Sanjana Jude, Ashley LaDou and Gladys Frimpong; from South High Community School, Latoya Berger and Paul Equsquiza; from Doherty Memorial High School, Shadea Blyther, Taylor Dupree, Markus Hargrove, Toni Pham, Nia Plummer, Lina Rosario, Chardem Taylor and Paulyn Zinsonni; from Wellesley High School, Shayair Hall; and from Abby Kelley Foster Charter School, Lexie Hernandez.

Source: Telegram.com

YMCA Supports Cancer Survivors in Holistic Health Goals

The Greendale Family Branch of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, located at 75 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA is one of 86 YMCA facilities in the nation that offers LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. This program is a physical activity and well-being initiative that helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals.
The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is available to cancer survivors in the Central Massachusetts community at no cost, and helps improve the quality of life for adult cancer survivors and their families.

The YMCA and the Lance Armstrong Foundation are natural partners.

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