“I remember when I first met my buddy; I could tell he had a lot to say, he just didn’t know how. He would get excited about topics like Mario Kart but then immediately return to his state of introversion. When thinking about what I wanted to give my buddy through this mentorship I remember […]
“I joined the Athletes for Kids program my sophomore year. I am currently a senior and I have grown so much the last 2 years and that is thanks to my buddy. My passion for helping others has grown tremendously and I have learned so much from her. I have grown to be more patient
“My buddy and I spend a lot of time talking about our dream cars. He has taught me countless facts about both old cars and new ones. We love to ride scooters to the park and kick around the soccer ball. Our favorite time together is when we make our own rules for chess. Throughout
“Being a mentor has been an incredible journey for me so far! I have formed a close bond with my buddy and continue to look forward to seeing him every week. When first starting with AFK and meeting with my buddy, I was not entirely sure what to expect; but once we really got to
“Before becoming a part of the AFK program, I had always known that I love being with kids and being able to help or support them in any way possible. Needless to say, Athletes for Kids has given me the chance for not only that, but other ways of impact that had never crossed my