Everybody Wins Through Athletes For Kids
Athletes
For Kids grew out of a simple belief—that
by matching up high school athletes and children with
disabilities or social-skills issues in a mentoring
relationship, an important bond is built and the lives
of both young people are greatly enhanced emotionally
and socially. Our athlete-mentors teach these children
life skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
Children benefit
significantly from having an older “buddy” as a teen
role model.
Our mentors have a unique
impact on these children because of their perceived
status as athletes in the community, but that is only
part of it. Our mentors are also
proven, responsible young members of society. They are
motivated to succeed not only in school and their chosen
sport, but to volunteer to give back to their community
as well.
Athletes For Kids
was started at Skyline High School in Sammamish,
Washington. Due to the success of our program, we have
expanded to include other high schools.
Our Program,
to our knowledge, is the only program of its kind in the
state of Washington and nationally as well. We are
grateful to the many families that have allowed us to
reach out to their children over the years.
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