Port Aransas Youth Development Foundation

05/26/2026

🔊 Volume up on this one! 🔊

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓 We know you were made to do great BIG things, and we can’t wait to see all that’s ahead for you.

Project Graduation is just one of the many amazing things YDF is proud to support, and last Thursday’s all-night lock-in was a huge success! 🎉 From fun memories to celebrating this exciting milestone safely together — it was a night to remember. Port Aransas Project Graduation

To all the graduates: dream big, work hard, and never forget how capable you are. Your future is bright! ✨

05/23/2026

That’s a wrap! 🎉

We came. We ran. We raised money. We celebrated. 🏃‍♀️☀️🍻

Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for making this another fun and successful year! Events like these are what make our community so special, and we are so grateful for every single person who showed up and helped make today amazing.

Already looking forward to next year! 💙

05/23/2026

Our fun committee group loves putting these events together for our amazing community! 🎉

From races to golf ball drops— it’s always a team effort and a whole lot of fun along the way.

Want to be part of it? Come join our group! We meet once a month and are always looking for more people who love giving back and making memories. 💙
YDF — simply the best! Brett Stawar Kristi Jensen Littleton Jade Swindle Gueldner Sheri Woker Stawar Regina Rogers Love Wayne Williams Christi WilliamsJana Snow Deena Crouse Jennifer Baker Pam RischMeridith Taylor

05/23/2026

Beautiful morning for a run! ☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Race starts at 8:00 AM and it’s not too late to come jump in — or run in 🤣
We are so excited to see everyone out there!

A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors — we truly couldn’t do events like these without y’all! Your support helps make this community so special. 💙

05/22/2026

Almost time to BIB UP! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌊

TOMORROW is Race Day!! Registration is still open — link in comments!

📍 Reminder: Packet pickup TODAY at Mark Grosse Real Estate from 4–8 PM.
📍 Same day pickup tomorrow from 7:15–7:45 AM by the pier.

We can’t wait to see y’all tomorrow! Race STARTS at 8:00 AM sharp! 🎉

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Almost race day!! 🎉🏃☀️ We are excited to see all your smiling faces!

Find us at the start line by the pier in Port A — just look for the flags flying high! 🚩🌊

After the race, don’t miss out on a cold beer generously donated by Brewing Company 🍺 or a yummy mimosa courtesy of Texas SandFest and Mark Grosse Real Estate 🥂

It’s going to be such a fun day filled with beach vibes, good drinks, and great people — see y’all there! 🌴☀️

Link in bio to sign up!

05/16/2026

The Port Aransas Beach Dash returns Saturday, May 23, at 8 a.m. 🏁

Start and finish at the Horace Caldwell Pier and enjoy a scenic 5K right along the shoreline. Whether you're running for fun or racing for a personal best, it all benefits the Youth Development Foundation of Port Aransas.

05/15/2026

It’s nights like tonight that remind us exactly why we do what we do. 💙

YDF was honored to award over $32,000 in scholarships to the graduating class — and wow, every graduate who applied received one — along with several renewal scholarships for past recipients. What an incredible blessing for our students and community.

None of this happens without our amazing sponsors, the kids who give back, the families who support our events, and every single participant who shows up year after year. It truly takes a village.

The Port Aransas community is something special. Moments like this make you pause, soak it all in, and feel incredibly grateful to be part of it all.
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you. YDF is beyond grateful. ✨