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Patrick Jamin

YMCA family member since 2013, donor, Masters swimmer, daily Y goer · New Canaan
"Where else but Valles can you share a lane with an Olympic swimmer, an 80-year-old, a teenager, and all have a great workout?"

Exercising has been a daily habit for decades, but that routine was disrupted by COVID. One cardio sport stood out that did not require a mask: swimming. This is how I got started with the Masters program. But what got me hooked was the strength of the bond all kinds of swimmers share with the water, and of all ages. Where else but Valles can you share a lane with an Olympic swimmer, an 80-year-old, a teenager, and all have a great workout? YMCA family member since 2013, donor, Masters swimmer, daily Y goer.

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