THRIVE Cancer Wellness is a free, donor-supported 12-week program helping cancer survivors regain strength, endurance, and well-being through evidence-based wellness support.
Program runs in fall, winter, and spring in Allentown, Flemington (Deer Path), Doylestown, Fairless Hills, and Quakertown.
The Program
This free program includes:
✔️ Participation in 12-week THRIVE Cancer Wllness Program which focuses on recovering strength, endurance and an overall sense of well being. With the guidance of specially trained personal trainers, participants build back muscle mass and muscular strength, increase flexibility and cardiovascular endurance and improve functional ability.
✔️ 12-week program that meets twice weekly, in the branch for the fitness component. Participants are required to attend both in-person sessions each week.
✔️ 2-month adult membership upon successful completion of the program based on attendance and completion of both pre- and post-program surveys.
Who qualifies:
✔️ Individuals who are in treatment for or in recovery from cancer
The Impact
Our THRIVE Cancer Wellness Program has impacted 608+ cancer survivors and their families since its inception in 2012.
Total participants impacted 2012-2025: 664
Branches served: Allentown, Deer Path, Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Quakertown
THRIVE Cancer Wellness Program Leaders
Jen Gaj
Cathy Manning
Glady Reyes- Diaz
Lisa Buckley
Kristen Donze
Notes on the Pathway Experience
In our efforts to provide a platform of togetherness and safety, and by the graciousness of our donors, your pathway experience will consist of five, important modules:
- Access to our virtual wellness platform, Y Wellness 24/7
- Weekly live connections and conversations with your pathway family
- Pre/Post survey and InBody scan
- Group Togetherness sessions are provided to participants of all pathway programs, offering valuable information and more
Note: In valuing the graciousness of our donors, successful enrollment in a pathway program relies on consistent attendance and participation. Pathway participants with 3 or more class absences without communication to the instructor will be dis-enrolled so we may provide an opportunity to another. Kindly consider this before joining us.
Thank you Veterans Wellness Program sponsors