The YES Effect
These are real stories. Real families. Real moments of joy that broke through some of life's hardest seasons. This is what YES looks like.
Real Stories
Labron
Age 12
Labron's YES Moment was filled with the things that made him happiest — surprises, time with family and an epic shopping spree to get him ready for Camp Sunshine. His incredible smile and kind heart made everyone around him feel like a friend.
Greyson
Age 14
Greyson's YES MOMENT was built around his love of baseball — and it delivered in the biggest way. Shirts, banana baseballs, magnets, trading cards, food, drinks, autographs, and a Waffle House finish. A day his family will talk about for years.
Taquina
Age 21
An inspiring 21-year-old whose positivity and resilience left us speechless. A junior at Savannah State University, she has spent over six months at Shepherd Center after a devastating incident left her paralyzed — yet through it all, she continues to smile, dream big, and inspire everyone around her.
Milyani
Age 10
Milyani recently celebrated her 10th birthday. After her mom unexpectedly lost her job, the family wasn't able to celebrate the way they had hoped — but YES DAY made sure she felt every bit of the joy she deserved.
Joelle
Age 9
A joyful 9-year-old whose happy place is the gymnastics gym. Whether she's tumbling, dancing, practicing TikTok routines, or playing with makeup, Joelle brings energy and enthusiasm to everything she does — and she's the proudest big sister to her younger siblings.
Jonah
Age 14
EPIC GATOR YES DAY LOADING....
Atlanta Falcons
For one unforgettable night, YES DAY filled an Atlanta Falcons suite with 22 kids, families and a whole lot of joy. Falcons legends, Freddie Falcon, a Team Store shopping spree — and moments none of us will ever forget.
Cam & Jayda
Age 15
When their mom reached out, the family was going through an incredibly difficult season — and one of the things weighing on her most was simply wanting her kids to feel good going back to school. Their clothes no longer fit, and they didn't even want to go back because of it. So we said YES.
Timmy
Age 9
For Timmy's 9th birthday, YES DAY made sure he had something his mom had always dreamed of — his very first real family birthday dinner. A hibachi celebration, a YES Bag packed with surprises, and a whole lot of love from people who were already family.
In Their Words
"We had so much fun! The kids got shirts, banana baseballs, magnets, trading cards, food and drinks, we got some signatures, and then we hit up Waffle House afterwards. Thank you so so much for everything. It is something my kids will be talking about for years to come. They had so much. ❤️"
"I don't know what to say to thank you — so, so much. I cannot tell you enough how grateful I am. She will be able to have a birthday that means so much to me. I love what you all do. This is absolutely beautiful and I appreciate it all so much. I don't know how to repay you. Thank you for what this will do for her. It's more than you'll ever know."
"Thank you for being such a blessing for Labron and our family — you came into our lives as a special gift. The Curgil family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our teenage cancer patient Labron Simmons during this difficult journey. Your kindness, prayers, encouragement, generosity, and compassion have brought comfort and strength to our family when we needed it most. Your dedication made a meaningful difference in our teenager's life and reminded us that we were never alone in this fight. Thank you for your unwavering support, love, and hope. We will always be grateful for the positive impact you have made on our family."
"You're all my family now. I love you!!"
More YES Moments
A YES CREATES JOY.
JOY CREATES CONNECTION.
CONNECTION CREATES COMMUNITY.
AND COMMUNITY CHANGES EVERYTHING.
THAT'S THE POWER OF YES.
Every story on this page was made possible by people who decided to show up. Sponsors, volunteers, partners, and believers. You can be one of them.