Sarah Lancaster

Advocate & Yahtzee Champ

“I am a really good friend and I give my friends good advice. I’m a leader who believes in being honest. ”

photo by Don Mears

What organizations and programs are you involved with in the Richmond community?
”I am involved in the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond, Freehorse Arts, SPARC Live Art Leadership, and VCU RRTC Advisory Committee on Employment of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.”

Are you employed or in school? If yes, where?
”I work at Discovery Village At The West End as a Dietary Aide.”

How are you capable – what things do you do best?
”Caring for others, spending time with my family, hard worker, helping around the house, taking care of my pets, love to sing, beating my family in Yahtzee.”

What do you want people to know about you?
”I am a really good friend and I give my friends good advice. I’m a leader who believes in being honest. I love going to Hope Church and singing worship songs, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy every night.”

If you could plan the perfect day, where would you go?
”Take my friends to the river or the beach and hang out and do our own thing.”

What do you like best about living in the Richmond area?
”I was born in Richmond and have lots of great memories. Being with all my friends. Being close to my aunts and uncles and cousins. There are lots of fun things to do in Richmond like Topgolf and going to the theatre.”

What goals do you have for the future?
”I want to live by myself or with a friend and be independent.”