Athletes For Kids Youth Mentoring

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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. Athletes For Kids serves children in 1st through 12th grade who have a recognized disability or special need. We carefully match each child with a qualified student athlete who commits to mentoring a child for one to three years. Our goal is to assist mentors in developing strong values and character so they become leaders, role models, game-changers, and effective contributors to society. We do this by providing an intensive new mentor training, followed by monthly meetings where they receive ongoing training and support. Athletes For Kids provides opportunities for youth and adult members of the community to participate in, volunteer at, or attend safe and inclusive local events. Our goal is to foster healthy communities, where acceptance and inclusion of youth with all abilities is a priority.

11/03/2026

EHS Emilio and his buddy got into the spirit and went trick-or-treating! 🎃

11/02/2026

LW Taiyo and his buddy enjoyed their meetup by playing board games! ♟️

10/30/2026

🤠Thank you to all who came and supported AFK Youth Mentoring at last night’s Boots and Bling for Buddies 2. It was a great event! ⭐️ Lots of laughs, good food, great live items and everyone coming together to support , and in our ! 💫 See all of you next year for AFK’s 25th anniversary!

A huge thank you to our auctioneer, Matt Lorch, and to Andy Lewis Photo for the fabulous pictures! 🌟

10/27/2026

Halloween season is here! 👻 Just look at the spooky house that SHS William and his buddy created. 🍪

10/22/2026

We’re just one week away from Boots & Bling for Buddies 2! 🤠 There is still time to register and help support meaningful that encourage , growth, and confidence for local with disabilities and special needs. 💙

🎟️ Make your plans now and register today through the link below! Your ticket can help make a lasting in your . ⭐

Register now here: https://athletesforkids.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/BootsandBlingforBuddiesBackAgain/tabid/1599186/Default.aspx

Thank you to all our generous sponsors! Rotary Club of Sammamish, Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club, Petit Jardin, Skyline Spartans Lacrosse Club, Official Eastlake Lacrosse, North Central Seattle Kiwanis, Andy Lewis Photo, Core Focus Financial Group, The Adam Home Team, JCT Quilting, The Brothers that just do Gutters - Redmond, WA, and Park Lane Jewelry by Heidi Kuipers

10/20/2026

Bid big for local ! ⭐ Every dollar raised at Boots & Bling for Buddies 2 supports that make a real in the lives of local children with special needs and the high school athletes who mentor them. 💫

Here’s a sneak peek at three highlights:

🏒 Catch the action with Seattle Kraken Club Tickets, parking, and a $200 team store gift card

🎸 Experience Garth Brooks live at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, November 14, with four concert tickets

🌴 Enjoy a five-night stay at a charming coastal vacation home in Florida, the perfect getaway filled with sunshine, beach days, and adventure!

Join us Thursday, the 29th, at Pickering Barn in Issaquah. Register today through the link below and bid to make an ! 🎟️

Register now here: https://athletesforkids.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/BootsandBlingforBuddiesBackAgain/tabid/1599186/Default.aspx

A big shoutout to our event sponsors! Rotary Club of Sammamish, Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club, Petit Jardin, Skyline Spartans Lacrosse Club, Official Eastlake Lacrosse, Col-Tab, Inc., North Central Seattle Kiwanis, Andy Lewis Photo, Core Focus Financial Group, and The Adam Home Team

10/19/2026

It’s season! 🎃 Just ask Skyline Luke and his buddy.

10/18/2026

The annual Fall Festival was a hit!! 🍁 Thank you Sammamish NCL of Young Women for putting on another fun-filled event for our and buddies! 🙌

NCL Lake Sammamish Chapter

10/15/2026

Two weeks to go! ⭐ Boots & Bling for Buddies is right around the corner! 👢 Your participation helps the lives of right here on the . Join us to support our life-changing between children with special needs and dedicated high school athletes.

🎟️ Get your tickets today through the link below and be part of an evening with a . 🤠

Register here: https://athletesforkids.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/BootsandBlingforBuddiesBackAgain/tabid/1599186/Default.aspx

A huge thank you to our Presenting, Premier, and Gold sponsors! Rotary Club of Sammamish Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club Petit Jardin Skyline Spartans Lacrosse Club Official Eastlake Lacrosse Col-Tab, Inc. Kiwanis Camp Casey and Andy Lewis Photo

10/12/2026

Saddle up for a night that gives back! 🤠

Boots & Bling for Buddies 2 brings our together for a memorable evening in support of our impactful that empower children with special needs and the high school athletes who mentor them. 🌟 Every ticket and every contribution helps AFK provide the resources and support that allow these to grow.

🎟️ Early bird pricing is still available! Register today and join us in making a lasting for local .

📅 Thursday, October 29, 5:30 to 8 PM
📍 Pickering Barn, Issaquah

Register here: https://athletesforkids.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/BootsandBlingforBuddiesBackAgain/tabid/1599186/Default.aspx

Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor, Sammamish Rotary ⭐️

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Sammamish, WA

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+14253692142

Website

http://www.athletesforkids.org/

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