Over the Presidents’ Day weekend, February 13th – 16th, we gathered with 27 of our young adults for the Young Adult Summit (YAS). This year’s theme was YOUniverse exemplifying how each survivor was unique and also part of the greater collective.
Seeing our 16-20-year-olds show up, asking real questions, supporting each other, and really leaning into every workshop was amazing. From learning about medical forms and home repair to body image, relationships, sleep science, and public speaking, these young adults gave it their all. Plus, getting to explore the beach and local wildlife together made it even more special. We are so incredibly proud of the growth and skills we were able to witness this weekend.
Thank you to our incredible volunteer/mentors who have made such a profound commitment to the YAS program. Many of our mentors have been returning to YAS year after year, donating their time, professional skills, creativity, and more. This weekend event would not be possible without them.