“Each week I look forward to spending time with my buddy. Although we could only see each other through a screen during COVID our relationship continued to grow. Now that we are able to see each other in person again we enjoy spending time outdoors biking, bouncing on the trampoline, and walking to the lake. […]
Getting to meet with my buddy on a weekly basis has been an amazing experience. It has been awesome to see my buddy grow in different areas, and this friendship has taught me a lot about myself too. Being a mentor has taught me patience, kindness, compassion, and to always consider other’s perspectives. I always
“Being with my buddy has been a truly unforgettable experience. Not only does he manage to make me laugh all the time; but he is someone that has a great personality and is always down to try new things. Knowing I can impact my buddy makes me very happy and I look forward to seeing
“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