EVERYONE HAS THE
ABILITY TO
Rise to the Challenge
2014 Annual fund
“Last week I watched Nicholas help a younger boy into his wheelchair. He put on his hat and coat, and made sure he was ready to go at the end of the program. As a parent it warmed my heart to see how my child has grown because of Youth Challenge. What a change for a child who sometimes barely can pack his own backpack for school.� -Kim Bislich, Mother of Nicholas, YC volunteer
YC volunteers Rise to the Challenge, helping their partners experience fun, friendship and teamwork. Your donation is critical to these young people we proudly serve children with physical disabilities and their teen volunteer partners. P lease give today. Mary Sue Tanis, Executive Director Your gift supports our exciting momentum in 2014. Rise to the Challenge now, our campaign ends March 31st.
Cover Photo: Dan Morgan / Straight Shooter
“At first I was really nervous about volunteering, but after my first program I realized these kids are not really any different from me.� -Nicholas Bislich Age 12
Board of Trustees Ernest E. Vargo - President Christopher J. Carney Mark J. Dvoroznak Thomas J. Fraser Bernard T. Garrah Greer T. Gibbons Charles L. Grossman Darren J. Hilliard Charles A. Koch Lisa K. Kunkle
David L. Lowery Ellen M. McCarthy Christy L. McGucken Mark J. Melaragno, MD Michele G. Merrill Colleen C. Murnane Stephen J. Nock Marcia A. Obrock
Timothy D. Pembridge John H. Petersen Robert C. Psaropoulos Kathleen A. Schwartzer Richard D. Swartz Justin S. Thomas Arnita L. Wilkes Gabrielle F. Bova* Kendra E. Cundiff*
Mary Sue Anter Tanis, CFRE Founder & Executive Director
800 Sharon Drive Westlake, Ohio 44145-1521
* Intern
19910 Malvern Road Shaker Heights, OH 44122-2823
440.892.1001 • youthchallengesports.com
CLEVELAND
Youth Challenge brings together children with physical disabilities and youth volunteers who enrich each other’s lives through one-on-one participation in adapted sports and recreational activities.