the Game On! Foundation mission

The Yasso Game On! Foundation is a 501c3 with a mission to inspire health and happiness in people of all ages, providing tools and resources to communities in need to encourage movement. Born from our founders’ roots in athletics, we believe everyone should have access to opportunities to live a healthier life.

our recent work

This year, we’ve joined forces with Can’d Aid to donate 1,000 bikes to youth nationwide. Yasso & Can’d Aid are hosting public bike builds in 10 cities across the country, engaging volunteers and local communities to help inspire and empower the recipients of these bikes, 1,000 elementary age kids, to lead healthy and active lives.

We’re also proud partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and Metro Denver, helping serve their youth members.

nominate a Game On! hero

Win a $1,000 grant for your community

We want to spotlight and celebrate the work of volunteers, coaches and any community leaders that are inspiring health and wellness in their neighborhoods. Whether they organize a local run club, volunteer their time to coach or referee, or any other small way they help get people of all ages moving.

Know someone who fits the bill and could use some recognition? Nominate them below.

meet Game On! hero

Faye Coates

Faye Coates is a Pastor at Northwest Harvest Ministries and Executive Director of Restoring Hope Center, whose mission is to bring hope to families by providing basic necessities. They have provided millions of dollars in in-kind donations over the past 23 years of operation.

July 2023
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Kevin Cummings

Kevin Cummings has been with Bay State Games for 38 years and currently serves as Executive Director. Bay State Games produces athletic, education, and personal-development programs, and has distributed over $300,000 in college scholarships.

June 2023
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Kelli Smith

Kelli Smith has a Master of Occupational Therapy and extensive knowledge in neurodevelopment treatments. Her focus is to help educate Occupational therapy students, children, and their families in unique ways to fulfill their greatest abilitiesand function in this world.

May 2023
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Dan Litchfield

Dan Litchfield started Nature Made to provide outdoor youth programming in Indian Valley to promote resilience, instill hope, and create positive connections for youth impacted by natural disaster. He works to restore homes and families after these disasters strike.

April 2023
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Mark Wells

Mark Wells is the volunteer race director for the Cayuga Heights Elementary School (CHES) 5K and Fun Run. Located in Ithaca, New York, the CHES PTA hosts the annual race as its signature fundraising and community building event. Their goal is to promote healthy living, community, and creativity.

March 2022