Keynote Speaker – Lindy Fordem Donahue

February 24th, 2010

           Lindy is a former YMCA gymnastics team member and instructor who is now living out her lifelong dream as a member of the Killer Whale Training Team at Sea World, San Diego. Here are a few facts about Lindy:

  • - Lindy has competed in three YMCA Nationals competitions, two of which had their Opening Ceremonies at Sea World!
  • - She was a YMCA gymnast from 1987-1996
  • - Beam and Floor Excersice were Lindy's favorite events
  • - Lindy is a San Diego native
  • - She graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2000 with an Elementary Education Degree
  • - She was a Sprinter on the NAU Swim Team
  • - Lindy began her full-time career at Sea World in 2001 where she spent 2 years as a dolphin trainer before being    transferred to working with the killer whales.

She wishes everyone the best of luck and hopes you have fun training for the big meet!

 

Lindy with the Cuyamaca Comets in 1993 and 1994 YMCA Nationals!

Lindy 1993

 *2nd from the right on the bottom row*  

1994 nationals

 *Middle of the middle row*  

 

Lindy coaching gymnastics at the YMCA

Lindy coaching

 

 

Check out these amazing action shots of Lindy and her buddies at Sea World!

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"Remember, anything is possible when you believe!"