Colin Parks
Personal Trainer
People make lifelong friends and connections that have created bonds in our community.
Why is the YMCA important to the Detroit community?
I have seen and experienced the YMCA connecting so many different people from similar and different walks of life. The YMCA builds a community that extends past the fitness doors. At the Y, people make lifelong friends and connections that create a bond in our community like no other.
How has the YMCA impacted your life personally?
The YMCA has aligned me with amazing people during my career at the Y. I have gained valuable friendships and relationships that have helped me find my passion in life.
What’s your favorite memory from your time at the YMCA?
My favorite memory at the YMCA was being asked to lead a group of kids in a workout and a basic lesson on exercise and nutrition. The following week, they all created thank you cards and delivered them to me on the wellness floor.
In one sentence, what does the YMCA mean to you?
Where people build the bridge from a community to a great community.
If you had to describe the YMCA community in three words, what would they be?
Community. Togetherness. Growing.