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.
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…
Arden and Buddy
Near the end of my junior year, one of my baseball teammates approached me about joining Athletes for Kids. This […]
Olivia and Buddy
When I first began Athletes for Kids, I waited about 4 months until I got matched with my current buddy. […]
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 […]