My experience in Athletes for Kids has been completely different than what I imagined it would be. Joining the program, I expected the meetings with my buddy would be something I checked off my list each week. However, after my first meeting with my buddy, my whole view of Athletes for Kids changed. Meeting with […]
Growth comes in many forms, mine came through my mentorship. My buddy is one of the most positive, genuine, and competitive people I have ever met. I mean he can make a game of pig feel like game 7 of the NBA finals. Every time I hang out with him, he always finds enjoyment in
I’ve loved spending these last few years with my buddy. He’s an incredibly talented, funny, and loving person who has been a joy to spend time with. I look forward to seeing his bright smile and eager recap of the week every time we meet. We’ve explored sports like tennis, football, and basketball, but our favorite
The experiences I’ve had as a mentor with Athletes for Kids have been very impactful. The ability to build a genuine friendship with my buddy, and their family, is an aspect of mentoring I truly enjoy. While it did take time for our friendship to grow stronger, that process is something I came to value.
When I discovered Athletes for Kids during my junior year I immediately applied. My younger cousin was on the spectrum, and I knew the program would give me the opportunity to build the amazing friendship I had built with him, with someone new. After going through the interview process I was matched with my buddy,