Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos and Video by Martei Korley—

Words by Erin MacLeod–
Yohan Blake is not only a multi-medal winner at the London Olympics, but he’s also the founder of a foundation that bears his name. The YB Afraid Foundation began in 2011 with the goal of working to “support organizations and develop programs that address the educational, physical and mental health and social needs of underprivileged youth.” This year, the foundation developed a whole line of tshirts–they can be purchased exclusively at Joseph’s locations in Jamaica for 1500 JMD. The shirts are incredibly soft and comfortable–they come in white, black, green, yellow and red and all proceeds go straight to the foundation.
Words and Photo by Erin MacLeod—

LargeUp contributor Erin MacLeod was at Jamaica National Stadium Friday night when Yohan Blake bested Usain Bolt in a stunning finish to Jamaica’s 100-meter Olympic trials. She posted a photo that really captures the shock and surprise of those in attendance—check the dude at bottom right—over at her Tumblr yesterday, so we asked her to speak about it.