Battle of the Bartenders Highlight

The YC community enjoyed a great night on the lake at Battle of the Bartenders on July 25 at Edgewater Beach House.  More than 150 alumni, board members, staff members, young professionals, and generous supporters came out to support our mission. 

That evening, Team Board, Team Staff, and Team YP4YC went head-to-head-to-head behind the bar, slinging drinks for guests’ tips! The goal – score the most money for YC and be crowned the Battle of the Bartenders CHAMPS!   

Per tradition, each team chose a theme for the evening. Team Board to go on vacation, Team Staff dressed in a western theme, and Team YP4YC came ready to go to a Guardians game! In the end, Team YP4YC emerged victorious in the bartending competition for the fourth year in a row, bringing in more than $3,300 in tips. All in all, more than $6,000 was raised for YC. 

Overall, Battle of the Bartenders was a fantastic event that brought together so many groups of people for an incredible cause – providing adapted sports and recreation for hundreds of young people with physical disabilities and their teen volunteer partners. YC is incredibly grateful to everyone who made it to the Beach House to enjoy delicious cocktails, yummy food, and beautiful weather.  

Lastly, we must thank the Cleveland Metroparks for lending us this beautiful space! The Emerald Necklace is such a gift to Cleveland, and YC is grateful to be able to take advantage of so many cool spaces in Cleveland.  

We hope to see you next summer when we’ll be back at the Beach House battling it out once again!