Welcome to Partners Mentoring Youth!
Partners is excited to present periodic spotlights on four of our mentors, one of which is just below. We are very proud to serve Larimer County youth, and it is our great honor to introduce you to those who mentor them. We would also like to thank Chad Seidel, (www.smile-studios.com), for documenting their stories on video.
Checking back here or becoming a fan on Facebook, by searching for ‘Partners Mentoring Youth’, will allow you to see the stories and videos easily. Additionally, our blog is located at, http://pmylarimer.wordpress.com/. Take one minute to get connected now! And without further adieu, Partners is proud to introduce:
Laughter and Support
For one year now, Zachary McFarlane, 33, and nine-year-old Tyrese spend time together each week. They play basketball, ride bikes and are recently tackling homework.
But more importantly, the two smile and laugh, and appreciate the simple things— something Zachary often finds refreshing. Tyrese reminds Zachary of the joy that innocent laughter and silliness can bring.
“It’s easy to forget how to laugh,” Zachary said.
For Zachary, childhood memories weren’t always that care-free. Seriousness had an all-too-familiar face when he was young. At 16, his dad died after a three-year battle with cancer.
To finishing reading Zachary's story and see his video, click here.