Youth Challenge

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.