Pathways to Friendship

Warren and Velvet: Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Warren and Velvet have been friends for over 20 years. They have weathered life’s ups and downs together and have developed a bond deeper than friendship…they are family.

Chris and Tyler: Cheers to Friendship

With their outgoing personalities and shared love of afterschool activities, Chris and Tyler became friends in high school. Almost 15 years have passed, and these two are still best friends. They are always ready to talk to and support each other, and to enjoy each other’s company along with a good beer.

Sam and Jerry: The Thrill of Friendship

Sam was 8 and Jerry was 14 when they paired up at Loon Mountain. They ended up skiing together for the rest of the day, and for the next twenty years!

Norma Y Phoebe: De Personal Y Cliente A Amigas

Norma y Phoebe comenzaron como personal y cliente, pero con el paso de los años, su relación se convirtió en una hermosa amistad.

Norma and Phoebe: From Staff and Client to Friends

Norma and Phoebe started off as staff and client, but over the years their relationship grew into a beautiful friendship!

Jordan and Laura: Actors and Friends

Jordan and Laura’s bond stemmed from a mutual love of acting. It has now grown into a beautiful 12-year friendship.

Janine and Allison: Best Buddies to Great Friends

Janine and Allison were matched through a Best Buddies program at Stonehill College. Their relationship far outlasted their college years, and they have grown from buddies into wonderful friends!

Bob and Erik: Intergenerational Friends

Bob and Erik’s connection grew out of walking and talking at Achilles International events. Their relationship spotlights the importance of intergenerational friendships.

Uly and Rachel: Friends in Advocacy and in Life

Uly and Rachel started as co-workers, but they bonded over their passion for advocacy work and ice cream, and became good friends!

Daniel and Korynn: Best Friends Forever

High schoolers Daniel and Korynn share a love of music, sports, and selfies. Their friendship endured throughout the pandemic and remains strong as they plan for life after graduation.

Mark and Jack: From Fans to Friends

Mark and Jack’s friendship started from a mutual love of the Red Sox and Fenway Park and has grown from there!

Lilly and Sydney: Unified in Friendship

Lilly and Sydney originally became friends in preschool but then went off to different schools. They reconnected when both joined Unified Sports teams at the start of 9th grade.

Austin and Alex: Charting a Course to Friendship

Austin and Alex met twenty years ago as teens at a sailing program at Piers Park Sailing Center. After losing touch, they recently reconnected and have forged an even closer bond as adults.

Jonathan and Joy: Friends Reconnected

Jonathan and Joy have known each other since the third grade. When they lost touch, Jonathan did not give up on their friendship!