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I started my mentorship with Athletes for Kids in my junior year of high school, and I’ve had nothing but fun with my buddy. Joining the program was a little nerve-wracking at first since I didn’t really know what to expect, but the moment I met my buddy, all those nerves disappeared. Our usual Sunday […]

I’ve been in the Athletes for Kids program since my sophomore year. Joining Athletes for Kids has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school. My buddy and I meet every week, which has turned into a strong bond and a great friendship! Whether we’re inside playing board games, laser tag, Lego,

Joining Athletes for Kids has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and being a mentor since my sophomore year has truly shaped who I am today. My buddy and I have been matched for about a year and a half, and during that time we’ve built a really strong bond, we’re always

Being matched with my buddy over two years ago became one of the most positive changes in my life during high school. My years in the program helped me grow as a person, learning compassion and flexibility. But more importantly, it brought me one of my closest friends. My buddy and I made so many

I have been matched with my buddy since the beginning of my sophomore year, and since then, he has changed my life in ways I didn’t expect. Being part of a mentorship program, I knew that I would be faced with situations that would force me to grow as a person. But, over my two