Youth Haven is proud to bring Apolo Anton Ohno to Naples in celebration of our 40th year of service to children and families in our community.

Apolo is a celebrated American short-track speed-skating competitor, an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics, Dancing with the Stars champion, author and devoted youth advocate.

The path to glory was not always an easy one for Apolo.  He grew up in a single-parent household, often "skating on thin ice," rebelling against his father and running with questionable crowds.  Because he was a rambunctious and rule-breaking youngster, his father made it his mission to redirect Apolo's spunk and energy on school and sports to keep him out of trouble.  Apolo made a passionate commitment to skating and never looked back. 

Off the ice, Apolo dedicates his efforts to mentoring the countless young people who consider him a hero and sharing with them firsthand that if you always give 100% of yourself in whatever you do, success is possible. 

In the words of Apolo, "It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish."