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How Your Donations Support New Beginnings At Any Age!
Barbara Trepiccione, a regular lap swimmer at the NECC, didn't learn to swim until she was in her late 60s.
"I didn't have the opportunity as a child," Barbara says. She was afraid of the water for years and kept putting off lessons until her mother, who also couldn't swim, encouraged her to learn.
In late 2019, Barbara began taking swim lessons at here the center, with her goal of learning to swim so she could lap swim.
But then the pandemic hit, and her classes halted.
A year later, when the center reopened, Barbara was determined to continue. She enrolled in private lessons, and soon, her instructor told her that she was ready to swim laps independently. Despite being nervous, Barbara took the leap. The first few months were challenging, but today, she can swim a mile—a milestone she once thought impossible.
Barbara’s story is just one example of how your donations help create lasting, positive experiences for people of all ages. This year, we are aiming to raise $25,000 to keep these programs going.
Your contribution—of any size—helps ensure that our community programs continue to thrive, allowing individuals to set new goals, build confidence, and discover new opportunities. Whether it’s learning to swim, joining a group fitness class, or playing basketball with friends, your support makes it possible.
Donate online today or visit our Front Desk to learn how you can help make a lasting impact.
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