Youth Challenge

Youth Challenge Through adaptive sport, art, & recreation, we unite young people with physical disabilities & teen volunteers in meaningful & fun opportunities.

We are a spark for creating strong communities, promoting life-long growth, & driving advocacy forward. Youth Challenge brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers who inspire each other through adapted sports, recreation and social growth activities.

During the Summer Overnight Program. The participants and volunteers took time to reflect on how much they care and appr...
08/28/2026

During the Summer Overnight Program. The participants and volunteers took time to reflect on how much they care and appreciate each other. The kids didn’t take long to come up with lots of “Shout Outs” to their peers and the YC staff. It was a very special weekend for all!

Volunteers: reminder to sign up for Fall programs by this Monday, August 31st. We have all kinds of fun in store this se...
08/28/2026

Volunteers: reminder to sign up for Fall programs by this Monday, August 31st. We have all kinds of fun in store this season including Festive Creations, Kickball, Photography, Soccer, Fishing and much more!

Sign up for our Fall programs here: https://youthchallengesports.com/volunteers/volunteer-registration/

[ID: Faith, Livie, Mariah, and Abby smiling at Art in the Wild; Emma and Maggie running alongside Amya in a handcycle]

Today, we'd like to thank our PARTNER SPONSORS for our 50th Anniversary Reunion and Bash!-The Kimble Family-Leek Pipe Or...
08/28/2026

Today, we'd like to thank our PARTNER SPONSORS for our 50th Anniversary Reunion and Bash!

-The Kimble Family
-Leek Pipe Organ Company
-The Patterson Family
-Rotary of Westlake-Bay Village, OH
-The Awoniyl Family
-The Osborne Family
-The Koch Family
-The Khuri Family

Thank you for helping us celebrate YC's legacy!

[ID: Black-and-white photo of YC crew piled into van in the 1980s, blue "Partner Sponsors" text overlaid.]

Happy Thursday, Youth Challenge! Today we get to celebrate another one of our WOO-ONDERFUL alumni and we’re throwin’ it...
08/27/2026

Happy Thursday, Youth Challenge! Today we get to celebrate another one of our WOO-ONDERFUL alumni and we’re throwin’ it back to the ‘90s where our spotlight shines on ANDREW VOGT!

Andrew was a staple at YC from 1992 when he first started to his high school graduation in 2005. He first came to YC after his parents, Ken & Mary Ellen, read about the program in the newspaper. He was one of YC’s first participants in Lake County and introduced many far east side classmates to YC. He was known for his love of country music, positive attitude, and eagerness to try new things. He loved swimming, golfing, and playing baseball with YC, among many other activities and opportunities! He was also one of the original members of YC’s “18 Up Club,” the 2000’s precursor to today’s adult programming.

Today, Andrew lives in his own apartment in Mentor-on-the-Lake. His apartment is actually called Andrew’s Place (“it’s true, it’s not a joke!”) He works at UH of Lake West as a customer service representative. He also plays in the Miracle League of Lake County and serves as a coach and mentor to younger players.
Let’s give Andrew a loud and proud YC WOO!
If you’re an alumn like Andrew and would like to stay (or get back) involved, sign up for our alumni programs today! Check out our website for more details.

VOLUNTEERS: it's that time of year! Time for Fall sign-ups! Sign up for all kinds of fun this Fall including Cycling, Mi...
08/25/2026

VOLUNTEERS: it's that time of year! Time for Fall sign-ups! Sign up for all kinds of fun this Fall including Cycling, Mini Camp, Holiday Theatre Troupe, Wheelchair Basketball, Festive Creations and MORE. Registration is due August 31st.

Sign up for Fall programs here: https://youthchallengesports.com/volunteers/volunteer-registration/

[ID: The cast of the Holiday Show smiling for a group photo; our wheelchair basketball team smiling after a practice]

As you shop for back-to-school supplies, don't forget YC has its own list! Support YC by shopping our Amazon Wishlist fo...
08/25/2026

As you shop for back-to-school supplies, don't forget YC has its own list! Support YC by shopping our Amazon Wishlist for snacks, books, and program supplies.

Thank you for your generosity!

SHOP HERE
www.YouthChallengeSports.com/Wishlist

[ID: David and Livvie make a pizza together.]

What an amazing 50th Anniversary Reunion and Bash we had a couple weeks ago! We would love to thank some of our sponsors...
08/22/2026

What an amazing 50th Anniversary Reunion and Bash we had a couple weeks ago! We would love to thank some of our sponsors for the event, starting with our COACH SPONSORS!

-Timco Rubber Products
-Ruff Neon Signs & Lighting Maintenance Inc.

Thanks for helping create an atmosphere for the YC community to reconnect!

[ID: A black and white photo from a YC car wash in the 1990s with the words Coach Sponsors overlaid in blue text.]

YC is so grateful for partners like Automotive Specialty Services in Avon! Did you know that Automotive Specialty Servi...
08/21/2026

YC is so grateful for partners like Automotive Specialty Services in Avon! Did you know that Automotive Specialty Services donates $1 to YC for each oil change completed? It's true, they've donated over $2,000 to YC so far this year. If you're looking for an oil change, you know where to go! Thank you, Automotive Specialty Services, for all you do to keep us on the move!

[ID: Carter and Reese pose in Avon Pool.]

We’re still reeling after our Summer’s End Bash and Reunion and today we highlight two alumni who were at the party, ce...
08/20/2026

We’re still reeling after our Summer’s End Bash and Reunion and today we highlight two alumni who were at the party, celebrating 50 years of YC with us. Let’s hear it for…MAURA HOFHERR HAAS and RENA ORADINI!

Maura was a volunteer back in the late ‘90s and a part of YC’s summer staff in the early ‘00s. She was an incredible, capable, reliable and encouraging volunteer who made YC her second home. She was such a ray of sunshine to everyone who knew her and brought unlimited fun and friendship to the whole YC Gang. Maura is now an occupational therapist, working at a rehab hospital in the Quality Department. She and her husband live in Louisville, KY with their 3 boys.

Rena first came to YC as a participant in 2009 and was a regular at programs, especially Dance & Drama and other performing arts activities. Rena always wore the brightest smile and had questions for everyone, especially about their pets. She is also a great singer and has performed the National Anthem for us at various YC competitions!
Today, Rena is going to Tri-C and is also involved with her church, including volunteering to make pierogis!

These two outstanding alumni helped make our reunion celebration—and YC in general—extra special and we can’t thank them enough for their contributions to Youth Challenge. Rena and Maura, here’s a YC WOOO for you!

Don't miss the drone drop at YC's Golf Outing on September 15, presented by GPI Design!For just $20, you get a numbered ...
08/19/2026

Don't miss the drone drop at YC's Golf Outing on September 15, presented by GPI Design!

For just $20, you get a numbered ball that takes to the skies and drops from a drone onto the putting green. The ball closest to or in the hole wins the prize of $1,000!

Winners do not need to be present to win, and the drop will be live-streamed on Facebook ().

Balls are just $20, and you can score three for $50! Only 500 balls will be sold.

REGISTER HERE
www.YouthChallengeSports.com/Golf

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