Our Story
Teens 4 Youth was founded by Quynh Nguyen when she was a sophomore at Jefferson High School. Her inspiration came from her friend Audrey, who has been living with an undiagnosed condition since age seven. Over the years, Audrey’s condition has made it difficult to attend school regularly and participate in typical childhood and adolescent experiences. Despite these challenges, her resilience has been remarkable.
Moved by Audrey’s story, Quynh launched Teens 4 Youth, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and supporting children and families affected by them. Through this work, Quynh strives to give a voice to young people living with rare and undiagnosed conditions and to create a community of understanding and advocacy.
Our Mission
Teens 4 Youth (T4Y) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising community awareness, fundraising, and providing support to children diagnosed with rare and undiagnosed diseases. We are committed to creating teen-empowered programs to make a difference for these children and families. Our organization is driven by the passion to create a better future for the youth in need. Join us in our mission to bring hope and healing to these brave children!