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Our Story
Where Sport and Art Shape Lives
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When Rebecca and Javier met, they discovered a shared passion for serving others through Sport, Art, and Education — all grounded in their faith in God and their love for Jesus Christ. Their mission has grown from that foundation of purpose and devotion.
"We met at the right time in our lives."
-Rebecca Wynia, Mentor a Mentor Co-Founder and Director
Work hard, pray harder.
In 2006, Rebecca traveled to Mexico and was asked a question that changed her life: “Will you give a year to serve here?”
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She moved into an orphanage, teaching Art and English — and sharing God’s love — with children and youth overcoming addiction and difficult pasts.
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After that transformative year, she continued returning with teams to support education and construction projects. Even when drug violence forced her organization to close, she felt her calling wasn’t finished and continued the work on her own.
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Later, while teaching Art and English in Switzerland, she stayed connected to the children in Mexico and kept supporting the projects she had begun.
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Fascinated by instructors' influence in adolescents, he applied to study a Masters in Sports Administration in Switzerland, hoping to further his scope of influence.
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Javier lost his father when he was 13 years old.
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Thankfully his mother had the vision to register him at a local sports club, where he received valuable lessons and later came back to work as Instructor and Programs Coordinator.
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Both having a strong faith, the opportunity of a scholarship to study came, and on they went.
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After graduation, Javier worked at international Sports organizations and competitions, a dream come true.
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They were happy, but knew they weren't finished with Mexico.
Rebecca had kept strong relationships at local orphanages needing support with their kids, and Javier knew just the right instructors.
That's when the Summer Pilot program began.
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