What We Do

We change the lives of children with disabilities and special needs and improve our communities by educating youth and modeling inclusion and acceptance.

“Thank you for being a truly positive role model, friend, and influence on Zan.” honoring Alex Binkard – from Melody Litovkin.

In honor of Drew Schaefer and Angela Muscat – from Teresa Conboy.

“You have become an important part of our daughter’s life by giving her friendship and guidance. We will forever be appreciative!”  Honoring Shayna Dieken – from Keith and Theresa Treat.

In honor of Luke Zender – from Linda Zender.

“We loved our mentor Connor Brandt.” – from Melissa Skone.

In honor of Josiah Fonte from Nancy Colburn.

“He’s nice!” from Charlie. In honor of Ryan Pladson by Suzanne Byron.

In honor of Jake and Ian Monroe from Keri and Daniel Monroe.

“Thank you Shabina for making my weekends full of fun!  - Big hugs from Kaela ”

In honor of Grant Beahm from Evan. -given by Hamilton Redesigns.

“Thank you Jordan for taking the time to help make a difference in a child’s life.”  – from Kaye and Paul Hert.

Athletes For Kids is a youth mentoring program that specifically serves children with special needs and disabilities of all kinds. The “Kids” in our name are children grades 1-8 being mentored by our program. The “Athletes” are high school athletes who make a commitment to mentor one child for the duration of their high school career.  Our mission is to create communities where all children of all abilities are celebrated. We do this by providing dedicated young mentors to children who are in need of a friend.

Founded on the idea that friendship has the power to restore a child’s faith in life, we were incorporated as a non‐profit in 2002. Since that time, we have grown from a small group at one school to an organization serving families in Issaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue, Redmond, and surrounding areas.
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