Testimonials

Athletes for kids had provided me with a new meaning of friendship and family. As a mentor it has been a privilege to work with kids who have all sorts of disabilities. It has provided me with experiences and relationships I would have never thought I’d have, allowing me to grow and learn throughout the […]

I’ve been matched with my buddy for almost a year and a half and every time I see him it’s the highlight of my week. When I get to his house, he is always excited to see me and ready to go play outside. One of our favorite activities is making our own YouTube videos […]

I joined Athletes for Kids in my sophomore year of high school, and it has been a very meaningful experience that I will forever cherish. I knew my buddy and I would be a perfect match when I saw that she loved music and dancing. I always look forward to listening to Taylor Swift in […]

I joined AFK in the spring of Junior Year, and it has always been something that I look forward to every weekend. Coming into the program, I wanted a relationship that was fun, energetic, and action packed. When I met my buddy, I knew that it was a great fit because we connected right away. […]

I joined Athletes for Kids in the middle of sophomore year, and it has been one of my favorite parts of high school. I remember when writing my mentor bio, I tried my best to be extremely detailed because I really wanted to connect with my buddy. I remember writing about my favorite movies and […]

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, […]