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WYATT & KEVIN—  From First Casts to Inside Jokes

12/3/2025

 
When Kevin met Wyatt, they clicked fast over three things: sports, laughing, and being outside. Since then, their easy rhythm —weekend meetups, playful trash talk, and “what should we try next?”— has turned little moments into real growth for them both.


The First Connection
Their first fishing trip set the tone. Wyatt tried something new and absolutely owned it: reeling in five fish before Kevin landed one. They still laugh about that day, and it launched a pattern for their match: try new things, celebrate the wins, keep it fun.


Game-Day Glue
From watching football to hitting Dave & Buster’s and the basketball court, they’ve built a routine around movement and conversation. Sports give them a shared language, the car rides and post-game chats give them space to talk about school (going well) and what’s next. They don’t compete so much as push each other to grow.


Try-Something-New Days
One weekend it’s karting and VR; another it’s bowling and lunch; when the weather’s good, they head to the park. The plan is rarely complicated — just enough structure to get going, just enough openness to let a little memory find them.


Planned Together
Wyatt often suggests the day’s plan, and when they’re in a groove, he’s the first to ask for “a little more time.” Kevin listens, adjusts, and keeps showing up. That back-and-forth has become its own tradition—and a quiet confidence boost for Wyatt.


Impact That Lasts
For Kevin, mentoring has reopened doors to joy: “it’s been fun to spend time with someone who has similar interests to what I did when I was younger.” He adds, “I get to experience a lot of the fun activities I enjoyed as a youth but haven’t been able to as an adult.” Most of all, “It reminds me what it’s like to be young and carefree!” Those small, shared moments keep shaping them both — and strengthening the community around them.


What’s Next
More firsts, more sideline cheers, more inside jokes. Ziplining is on deck—and so is the next little moment that becomes a big, unforgettable one for Kevin (Big) and Wyatt (Little).


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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Our History
      • Our Values
      • Our Impact
    • Leadership >
      • Board of Directors
      • Board Page (password protected)
  • Volunteer
    • BE A MENTOR
  • Youth & Families
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    • Developmental Relationships >
      • Mentoring Toolkit
  • Our Stories
    • Bigs of the Year
    • Match of The Month
    • From the Director
  • Events
    • The Big Holiday Battle of the Bands
    • Brackets Bash
    • Grow A Little Breakfast
    • A Fall Evening
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    • ​DAFS & Tax Smart Gifts
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