Every newsletter that GRIP puts out has a 'meet our match' section that spotlights one of our many amazing pairs. They discuss what they've done, some favorite activities and what mentoring means to them. This month the match is Deanna and Carrie, a pair that has been together over 5 years!
Deanna and Carrie, a 7th grader, have been meeting as a mentoring pair since Carrie was in 2nd grade. Carrie says some of her favorite activities with Deanna have been frosting cookies, coloring eggs, flying a kite and going to the bakery together, but her favorite has been snow tubing at Seven Oaks. Deanna states that her favorite activity with Carrie was when they helped to pack Thanksgiving boxes at the Salvation Army – she says that doing that with Carrie meant a lot to both of them. Carrie thinks that Deanna is cool and fun, awesome and always happy! Deanna says that Carrie is a really genuine person, who is thoughtful, caring, smart and has a unique perspective on life. “More kids should have mentors because it really brightens your day!” says Carrie. Deanna says “Mentoring has been very rewarding. It has been a joy to see Carrie grow over the years and I love being involved in Carrie’s life.”
