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.
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…
Sydney and Buddy
Newport mentor Sydney has only been matched with her buddy for 6 months, but already the magic of mentoring has […]
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, […]
Connor and Buddy
Juanita high school mentor Connor says, every single time I have the chance to hang out with my buddy, he absolutely makes my day and usually my week! My buddy has an appreciation for everything and our friendship is only getting stronger.
Nak and Buddy
Mercer Island mentor Nak Nayar and his buddy may have only been matched 8 months but in that short time they have a forged a wonderful friendship. The boys both attend Mercer Island High School so they see one another at school as well as spending time together every weekend.