At the heart of the AFK mentorship program are stories. Stories of kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Of mentors, buddies and of their friendship—which has a lifetime impact.
Davis and Buddy
“Being a part of the AFK organization, I have had amazing experiences and created friendships that will last forever. I …
Jake and Buddy
My first year of friendship with my buddy has been amazing and I could not have asked for a better mentoring …
Jake and Buddy
Being a mentor has been an amazing experience for me. Getting closer with my buddy over the past 2 almost …
Caroline and Buddy
Under the current circumstances that we are living in due to corona virus, I knew it would be difficult to …
Bret and Buddy
ECHS Mentor Bret has gained so much from the mentorship with his buddy. The most significant thing I have gained …
Garrett and Buddy
When I was approached by an Athletes for Kids representative, I was ecstatic about the thought of having an impact …
Jackson and Buddy
When I first got matched with my buddy, I had no idea what to expect. I was nervous that I …
Emmet and Buddy
Around a year ago, I got the email that I would be matched with a 10-year-old buddy. I was excited to begin, but that feeling did not come without nervousness…
Natalie and Buddy
When my buddy and I first started spending time together, we played Monopoly every week. Now don’t get me wrong, …
Sydney and Buddy
Newport mentor Sydney has only been matched with her buddy for 6 months, but already the magic of mentoring has …