When I first began Athletes for Kids, I waited about 4 months until I got matched with my current buddy. It was so worth the wait! My buddy and I began a strong friendship right off the bat. In the past year, I have seen my relationship with her grow so much. From hanging out […]
When my buddy and I first started spending time together, we played Monopoly every week. Now don’t get me wrong, Monopoly is a great game, but it is one we are all very familiar with. What I hope I have done for my buddy, and what I know she has done for me, is expand
Mercer Island mentor Nak Nayar and his buddy may have only been matched 8 months but in that short time they have a forged a wonderful friendship. The boys both attend Mercer Island High School so they see one another at school as well as spending time together every weekend.
Friendship is a true gift and one that Issaquah mentor Rylie has given to her buddy. Matched for almost a year, Rylie has been a calming and consistent presence in her buddy’s life.
“My mentorship with my buddy has grown so much in the past year”, say Eastlake mentor Lauren.” We have done so many fun activities together and it is something new every week. Being able to mentor my buddy and having her as one of my friends means so much to me and it warms my heart every time I see her because she is always so excited to be with me.