07/22/2026
Some youth dream about becoming athletes.
Some dream about becoming astronauts.
Logan wants to work in a laboratory, conduct experiments, invent new things, and, in his own words, wear a lab coat. 🥼
“My goal is to work in a laboratory. I think it would be so cool to conduct experiments and invent new things. I also think wearing a lab jacket is pretty cool too. Becoming a Chemist would make my family so proud of me.”
Logan’s dream may continue to evolve as he grows, but his curiosity is already clear. And with the support of his PEAK mentor, Alex, he has someone in his corner who is passionate about helping him reach his full potential. Alex knows firsthand the impact a mentor can have. Having benefited from mentors in his own youth, he is committed to paying that investment forward.
That’s the power of mentoring: one person invests in a young person’s life, and that impact can continue from one generation to the next.
The impact of mentoring is real:
• 85% of young people with a mentor say that relationship helped them with issues related to school and education.
• Young people with mentors are 22% more likely to experience a strong sense of belonging while growing up.
• 74% of people who had a meaningful mentor say that person contributed significantly to their success later in life.
Tuition sponsors help make these life-changing opportunities possible. Their support gives scholars like Logan access to a strong education, a caring mentor, and the encouragement to explore their interests and imagine what’s possible.
For Logan, the future may include chemistry, a laboratory, new inventions, and, of course, a lab jacket.
We’re excited to see where his curiosity takes him.
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