Once you meet Rey Horcasitas you will never forget him. At the HB and Lucille Horn YMCA on San Mateo and Indian School, the friendly environment is contributed to staff like Rey. He welcomes members with a smile, a handshake or a pat on the back. His mission is clear. He wants everyone to know they can work on their fitness goals at the Y. "I had a heart attack and after I was released and ok'd to go work out, I picked the Y because I felt I could be successful here, it felt good at the Y." After a couple of months the Fitness Director offered me a job. She believed I had the energy and enthusiasm it takes to work at the Y." It is clear that Rey is grateful for every day he has on this earth. His kind smile creates a welcoming environment in the gym and everyone stops to say hello or to share a story.
The Fitness Director knew a rising star when she saw one. Meeting Rey is an experience I will never forget. Several years ago he was in a terrible car accident. His throat was split and had to be mended. He had broken so many bones he couldn't walk. Four doctors told him that he would never walk or talk again. Rey is now in his 70's and is in great shape and he surely can talk. He is a walking miracle and a true inspiration to us all.
Join Rey at the Horn Y mornings to noon. He'd love to meet you. Let him know you read about him on the Y blog. He's a bit of a celebrity, and we want him to know how proud we are to have Y staff like Rey.
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