Edward Drake II "Mr. YNOTT"

Greetings!

It is with great pleasure that I introduce the YNOTT? Brighten a Child's Day Program. This program was created to encourage and motivate youth transplant candidates and recipients to reach for their goals and dreams, no matter the obstacles. The program also coaches youth to always follow nurse and doctor recommendations (taking medications properly, monitoring diets, etc.) This program consists of monthly round circle discussions to discuss relevant issues facing youth transplant candidates and recipients daily.

What makes YNOTT? Brighten a Child's Day different from other programs? What are the goals of the program? How does the program measure success?"

YNOTT? Brighten a Child's Day distinguishes itself from other programs by staying very relatable to youth and keeping a diverse and friendly environment. We have a diverse staff, many who have experienced firsthand the topics discussed and our support groups are focused strictly on youth transplant candidates and recipients impacted by the failure of one of six transplantable organs.

We measure our program success through the following:

Program Growth: Number of youth who have participated in our program and their feedback (program growth- youth involved, funding, etc).

Attitude Change: Feedback from the parents and authorized health officials on the child's overall attitude change since they becoming involved with the program (program impact- see change "Yes or No" survey).

Motivation: The number of youth who have been involved in our program that have pursued higher education after high school (motivation to attain higher education- college, skill certifications, trade school, etc)

I visualize the program being "the ear for the health physicians and the voice for the youth". That is exactly what YNOTT? Brighten a Child's Day is. I am propelled by the strength and courage of our youth, who so valiantly grasp the opportunity YNOTT provides, which in return will encourage them to strive to reach their goals and allow their dreams to come to fruition.

YNOTT Foundation
Edward Drake II
Founder & Inspirational Speaker