The nonprofit that wasn't supposed to survive - but 14 years later, it's changing lives across Long Island.Kristine Fitzpatrick never planned to start a nonprofit. She doesn't have a child with disabilities. But one volunteer experience at another organization changed everything, leading her to create the League of YES - a baseball and basketball program for kids with disabilities that has defied every statistical prediction.The numbers that matter:14 years running (most grassroots nonprofits fail in 3-5 years)$200K annual budget (proving you don't need millions to make impact)10,000+ volunteers transformed by the experience40 players in their "skills program" alone30 kids who've been there since Day 1What makes League of YES special:Not just about sports - it's about creating safe spaces for kids with anxiety, sensory issues, and social challenges. Parents get to sit back and watch while networking with other families facing similar journeys. Siblings learn pride instead of embarrassment.The ripple effect story that changes everything:An 11-year-old volunteer fell in love with the kids, went home and created his own nonprofit called "Hearts for a Cause," raising $2,000 to donate $1,000 each to League of YES and another organization.Why she just got inducted into Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame:"By statistics, we should not still be in business 14 years later. We barely bring in $200,000 in revenue a year, but we've been able to make it work on shoestrings."Current focus:October 14th golf outing at Cold Spring Country Club + her candle business that creates jobs for adults with disabilities who age out of programs.The mission: Proving that kids with disabilities are capable, breaking bullying barriers, and creating community one "YES" at a time.Get involved: LeagueOfYES.org | Golf Outing Sponsors Needed | $25/month sponsors a familyReady to share YOUR story? Book our state-of-the-art recording studio at www.nomstudios.coNeed marketing help for your business? Contact www.nommedia.co for full-service digital marketing solutions📱 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartMedia!🎙️ TAKE ACTION NOW!

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