Donna Bell

If you met me, you would find a big smile and a spark of energy. I live life to the fullest and treasure everything I have, especially my health. This has moved to the top of my priority list in terms of what is most important to me — breast cancer changed this.

The experience also taught me a great deal and I treasure these teachings as they have helped lead me to the path I am on now. A path filled with possibilities and unpredictability. Nothing new, but I feel I have more tools to help myself and others who might be experiencing life’s challenges and hidden opportunities.

I am now retired from a 25-year career with the YMCA. A career that has provided me with intense growth, both personally and professionally; humility; challenge; and enriching memories that I will never forget. I was a fitness director; general manager; human resources trainer; and people empowerment coach and just about anything it took to run a non-profit organization.

I now volunteer in my beautiful community and am a co-coach for our Sunshine Dragons Abreast Dragon Boat team.

My Motto: “Do more of what you love to do.”