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Shannon Gallagher The Enterprise SGallagher_ENT

EAST BRIDGEWATER After 12 weeks of ups and downs, working together to overcome cancer, the six Livestrong program participants came together for a final class session on Tuesday, May 23 to celebrate their accomplishments.

Theres been a lot of progress in the group, fitness instructor Helen Byrne said. This group really clicked so well.

The participants all said they couldnt agree more with Brynes assessment.

Leslie Palmer, a cancer survivor from Bridgewater, thought back to where she was just a few months ago, her voice wavering with emotion.

When I was sitting on my couch in the middle of chemo, I never thought Id be here, Palmer said. Its amazing, its been really such a gift.

Palmer and the other participants say theyve grown over the past three months.

Were really bonded so well, Marian Flammio of Rockland said. I think we feel better about ourselves.

The group has already made plans to stay in touch and continue meeting for fitness classes at the YMCA together.

The program instructors said they were impressed with how far the group has progressed over the past weeks.

Its really great to see from an instructors point of view, to see the progress, fitness instructor Courtney Sullivan said. Looking back to week one, Marion had trouble in the beginning getting up and down from the floor. And this week: She got up, she got down no problem.

Its moments like that that make it all worthwhile, Bryne said.

During the first week of the program, the instructors led each participant in a series of baseline tests, measuring their balance, flexibility, ability to lift weights and how many laps they were able to complete.

By week 12, the group had collectively improved in all areas. After week one, the group completed just 83 walking laps and was able to manage 1,474 combined pounds.

After 12 weeks, the group completed 115 laps and was able to lift 1,630 pounds.

Its been challenging, Palmer said. I didnt realize how hard it would be to get back and into it after the chemo. But so worth it.

All six participants plan to continue working out regularly on their own.

Im committed to feeling good and getting better, said Jan Nascarella.

As the group instructors say goodbye to this group of Livestrong program participants, theyre looking ahead to helping others just like them.

We already have over 40 calls from people that want to take the class in the summer, Bryne said, noting thats far and beyond how many sign-ups they typically receive for a session. But were going to get creative. I have a few ideas. Were not turning anyone away.

Shannon Gallagher may be reached at sgallagher@enterprisenews.com.

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