This past month, our YAAS! group hosted our 2024 Island Games & BBQ with loved ones. YAAS! has been persevering through rigorous weekly practices for the last two months under the guidance of Coach Lars. Whether using wheels, a walker, or their own two feet, we have become an unstoppable force, thanks to the unwavering support and selflessness of our coach. Coach Lars, your heartfelt dedication to YAAS! is sincerely appreciated. Your infectious humor never fails to bring smiles to our faces, and your love for throwing musical trivia at us keeps us on our toes.

And we want to give a few additional shoutouts to our members:
📣 Mark, as one of our newest members.  Thank you for joining us and bringing your family for the festivities!
📣 Agatha, So glad you could make it in your busy schedule!  We loved seeing you!
📣 Jane, you are unconditionally supportive and continually brainstorming wonderful ideas to support our growth and mission of inclusivity.
📣 Merritt, thank you for contributing your chef skills which provided us with wonderful tomatoes and cheese for our BBQ!
📣 Ava and Brita, thank you for traveling from Orcas to join in the fun and games. We love your wit and presence! Congratulations, Ava, on graduating from high school.  We are extremely excited and proud of you!
📣 Lupe, thank you for not breaking the egg on me during the egg toss. What a team player!!
📣 Kelly, your desserts are delectable! We live for the times when we get to indulge in your baking.
📣 Zach, one of the quieter members of the group, your smiles say it all, and your shoe game is on point!
📣 Josh, your kindness and patience is unwavering and took you to the top in our 2024 Island Games. It was wonderful to see you and thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join in the festivities!
📣 Lilli, you are a light to our group. Those cookies were incredible and most of us could not stop eating them!
📣 Hermy, your competitive nature motivates us!
📣 Storrie, you keep us organized and can juggle an impeccable balance of fun and responsibilities.
📣 Clayton, your ambition is unmatched in the community and at our Island Games.
📣 Janna, you were missed at the 2024 Island Games while you were busy graduating from Friday Harbor High School and celebrating with your family. Congratulations, we are so proud of you!