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YMCA Pediatric Cancer Program

Alisha Palmer is the mother of 8-year-old Zeke who is currently in the YMCA Pediatric Cancer Program. She found out he was suffering Acute lymphoblastic leukemia back in October 2013. For 3 ½ years she was by his side serving as his source of strength as he endured various forms of treatment including chemotherapy. Bart Guida is a personal trainer and a LIVESTRONG coach at the Campo YMCA. He is over the program that is designed specifically for cancer survivors ages 5-16, who have recently become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. He works safely to provide activities to build muscle and strength; increase flexibility and endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease.

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