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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

I joined Athletes for Kids in the spring of my junior year, and it has turned out to be one of the most meaningful things I have done in my life. I went into my mentorship hoping to give back to my community and create a special relationship with my buddy. I have gotten so

I joined AFK in the summer before my junior year, and it’s become something I look forward to every weekend. When I first joined, I didn’t know exactly what to expect but I wanted a fun and engaging relationship. I knew it was a great fit when I met my buddy for the first time,