Franklin's Friends' Youth Ambassador Panel (YAP)
Our Mission
To empower and motivate a new generation of young leaders to engage actively in community service by promoting Franklin’s Friends and championing its mission to support animal welfare in Central Florida.
Who We Are
Arielle H, Chair
Katelyn W, Secretary
Damen D, Vice-Chair
Hi! My name is Arielle and I’m a senior in high school! I am excited to be part of the Youth Ambassador Program part of Franklin’s Friends! I’ve served as a volunteer with multiple Animal organizations and enjoy giving back! I’m looking forward to working with the team this upcoming year!
Damen D, Vice-Chair
Katelyn W, Secretary
Damen D, Vice-Chair
Damen is in the eighth grade and is a dedicated football player. He is a dog enthusiast and wholeheartedly loves his dog Vivian.
He loves animals and has been around pets his whole life. His main focus is to give pets and all animals the love they deserve. He strives to show everyone how important our bond with our pets truly is.
Katelyn W, Secretary
Katelyn W, Secretary
Annabelle W, Treasurer
My name is Katelyn and I am fifteen years old. I am a sophomore at LMHS and I am apart of several clubs including Paws for a Cause, Beta club and LMHS swimming. I focus on taking care of animals around our community and to promote awareness for this cause.
Annabelle W, Treasurer
Annabelle W, Treasurer
Annabelle W, Treasurer
Hi I am annabelle I was born on January 31st I love art my favorite sport is volleyball about 1 year before I was born my parent got a dog they named her dixie who died 2 years ago due to liver cancer so this year in colarado we went to a farmers market and we got a skitish dog named avocado which we renamed aspen I live with her my parents my siblings and my bunny mrs nibbles.
Hayden C, Board Member
Annabelle W, Treasurer
Hayden C, Board Member
Hayden is a 6th grader at Rock Lake Middle School.
She's on a hip hop dance team and enjoys playing volleyball, swimming, and doing hair.
She loves all animals, her family and friends and has 4 beloved pets: Harper (Goldendoodle), Mazie & Gracie (Shih Tzus), and a cat named Lucky!
Karlee C, Board Member
Annabelle W, Treasurer
Hayden C, Board Member
Karlee is 13 years old. She is a dancer and is in 8th grade at rock lake middle school.
Peyton B, Board Member
Peyton B, Board Member
Peyton B, Board Member
I'm Peyton, and I'm part of the Franklin's Friends Youth Ambassador Panel. Its an amazing group and I joined with my bro, Ethan, right at the beginning. Our family, with my awesome parents Eric and Heather, love helping out in our community. My parents make these delicious Rum Balls and all the money raised though sales benefits Franklin
I'm Peyton, and I'm part of the Franklin's Friends Youth Ambassador Panel. Its an amazing group and I joined with my bro, Ethan, right at the beginning. Our family, with my awesome parents Eric and Heather, love helping out in our community. My parents make these delicious Rum Balls and all the money raised though sales benefits Franklins’ Friends. We even won this fancy award – Franklin's Friends of the Year! Total fan mode for Franklin's Friends forever!
I'm a huge animal lover, especially my dog Chloe! Being in YAP is giving me the chance to help animals and be a leader, and it's seriously awesome!
Now, onto the fun stuff – I'm a hip-hop dancer, and I'm on two teams! We get to travel to the coolest cities for competitions. Dancing is my ultimate jam! School is pretty cool too. I'm on the safety patrol, and I have a bunch of friends. Oh, and did I mention I do judo? Yep, got my Orange Belt after 2.5 years of judo moves! I also play piano and love doing outdoor stuff like golf, biking, and skiing with my family.
Guess what? I'm also the "sock girl" in Seminole County! During the holidays, me, my mom, and friends collect new socks and give them to kids who need them. Last year, we rocked by handing out over 8,500 pairs! That's a lot of happy feet!
Dreaming big – my goal is to have a job that spreads happiness! Living the dream, right? Thanks a bunch for listening to my awesome adventures!
Ethan B, Board Member
Peyton B, Board Member
Peyton B, Board Member
Hi, I'm Ethan! I joined the fantastic Franklin's Friends Youth Ambassador Panel when I was just 6 years old. My sister Peyton is also on the panel, and we're part of this cool team with our awesome mom and dad, Heather and Eric. We all share a love for animals, and our pet Chloe is a star – she's even been featured as a Franklin's Friend
Hi, I'm Ethan! I joined the fantastic Franklin's Friends Youth Ambassador Panel when I was just 6 years old. My sister Peyton is also on the panel, and we're part of this cool team with our awesome mom and dad, Heather and Eric. We all share a love for animals, and our pet Chloe is a star – she's even been featured as a Franklin's Friends calendar girl!
I have a blast playing soccer and doing judo. I even snagged a gold medal in my second judo tournament and got to compete in the US Open. School, golf, biking, skiing with my family, and hanging out with friends are some of my absolute favorite things. I'm into music too, and I'm learning to play the piano.
You know what else? In 2017, my family was honored with the super special Franklin's Friends of the Year Award! It's like being superheroes for helping out. When I grow up, I dream of either being a superhero or becoming an engineer so I can build really big things. Either way, it's going to be awesome!
Melina T, Board Member
Peyton B, Board Member
Melina T, Board Member
Hi I am Melina I was born in August 7 I have two dogs their names are Bowser and Dexter. I also have two guinea pigs names Jackie and emily My favorite sport is tennis and my favorite subject in school is math and science.
How to Support Us
Shop our Handcrafted Pawfect Woodworks!
Shop our Handcrafted Pawfect Woodworks!
Shop our Handcrafted Pawfect Woodworks!
Enjoy these one-of-a-kind wooden accessories, handcrafted by members of our Youth Ambassador Panel. From home decor to ornaments and pendants customized with your pet's photo - they are breathtaking and gorgeous.
Custom orders must be placed by 12/5 for Christmas delivery. All other orders must be placed by 12/17 for Christmas delivery.
Shop Our Pampered Pet Boutique
Shop our Handcrafted Pawfect Woodworks!
Shop our Handcrafted Pawfect Woodworks!
A generous supporter has closed her online pet boutique and donated all her inventory to Franklin's Friends.
We have gorgeous, high-end leashes, collars, bows and bandanas in various sizes - and we are able to make them available to you with a suggested donation.
Sign up to Volunteer
Shop our Handcrafted Pawfect Woodworks!
Sign up to Volunteer
If you are between the ages of 6 and 18 and want to volunteer with us, we'd love to hear from you. Just enter "YAP" in the "How did you hear about us" field!
