Athletes for Kids has been a truly meaningful part of my life, and it continues to teach me about friendship and kindness. I started in the program in 9th grade to learn and prepare prior to being matched with my buddy in my sophomore year. Each week, I look forward to spending time with my buddy. […]
I joined Athletes for Kids in my freshman year after a coach encouraged me to get involved, starting out by volunteering at different AFK events. At the time, I didn’t realize the program would lead to the most meaningful relationship of my high school experience. When I began my mentorship in my sophomore year, my
I’ve been a part of AFK since my junior year. Ever since I was 10 years old and I saw the impact the program had on my sister, I knew I wanted to become a mentor. After being matched with my buddy, it felt like we clicked right away. That first meeting, we instantly bonded
I’ve been an Athletes for Kids mentor since the beginning of my sophomore year. I heard of the program through my older brother’s friend. I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I can truly say that it is one of the best experiences that came out of my high school years. Every time I
I’ve been an Athletes for Kids mentor since my junior year, after hearing about it from two of my best friends, and I knew it was something I wanted to do. When I became a mentor, I knew a little about what to expect, because my friends told me, but the program has far surpassed