ATHLETES FOR KIDS
AFK's mission is to enhance the lives of children with special needs and the high school athletes who mentor them. AFK is a youth mentoring program, focused on building supportive relationships between children with special needs and high school athletes. We carefully match each child with a qualified athlete who commits to mentoring a child for one to three years.
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Athletes for Kids – Our Mission Is To Enhance The Lives Of Children With Special Needs And The High School Athletes Who Mentor Them. Our mission is to enhance the lives of children who have disabilities and special needs and the high school athletes who mentor them. IMPACTING LIVES one mentorship at a time We believe that modeling acceptance inclusion and respect of all individuals transforms and strengthens our communities. Sean and Buddy Meskie and Buddy Logan and Buddy Lauren and Buddy Shane and Buddy Impact Stories Every month we highlight our mentors and buddies stories of kindness acceptance and inclusion. WE GROW EVERY YEAR ATHLETES FOR KIDS BY THE NUMBERS OUR VALUES EVERY CHILD SHOULD EXPERIENCE THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP Mentoring Children Athletes For Kids serves children in 1st through 12th grade who have a recognized disability or special need.
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What an amazing initiative! It’s heartwarming to see high school athletes making such a positive impact in the lives of kids with special needs. Together, we can create a more inclusive and accepting community! 💙🏅
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Big shoutout to Athletes for Kids for building these meaningful connections! Every friendship formed is a step towards a brighter future for our children. Keep up the fantastic work! 🙌✨
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