Debra Hughes, Local Nonprofit

Debra Hughes is a Cancer Exercise Specialist, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer, with a passion for helping those impacted by cancer achieve optimal physical and emotional well-being. Debra also holds an Associate in Science degree in Fitness Specialist from Suffolk County Community College. In 2007, she co-founded Strength For Life, a nonprofit organization offering free exercise classes and weekend wellness retreats for anyone affected by cancer. Strength For Life has multiple locations throughout Long Island in hospitals and fitness facilities providing strength training, yoga and balance classes at no cost to inspire, empower and strength cancer thrivers.