In our lives, each of us shared an important connection with someone who broadened our horizons and brought a little magic into our lives.

It was the person who taught you to throw that perfect spiral, or sat in the front row to cheer you on, even when it was embarrassing. These are the little moments that Big Brothers and Big Sisters experience every day.

These real life stories are just a few of the ways Big Brothers Big Sisters is changing lives and communities forever.

Big Brother Eric and Little Brother Noah
"Yesss!!" Little Brother Noah and Big Brother Eric have been matched for one year in the school-based program and are currently transitioning into the community-based program to spend time together outside of school.  When presented with the idea of transistioning, Noah raised his hands in the air and screamed "Yessss!!"....Read more about Eric & Noah »

Big Sister Robin and Little Sister Tani
Robin and Tani have been matched since July 15, 2005, when they hit it off right away.  They have a lot of the same interests and have become close friends over the years.  This match enjoys watching movies, cooking, going to the Performing Arts Center, and more.  Robin and Tani recently went camping for the first time just outside Homer.  This was Tani's first time camping and clam digging!  These two have made many memories together and look forward to making many more.

Big Brother Josh and Little Brother Josh
Josh and Josh have been matched since November 2006 at Lake Otis Elementary.  Little Brother Josh is a fourth grader and loves sports.  That makes Big Brother Josh a great match because they usually spend their Friday afternoons outside playing American Football, which both of them love.  According to Big Bro Josh, Little Bro Josh has a great arm.  Big Bro Josh also says that his Little Brother is quite an accomplished UNO player, and has smoked him a few times in a row.  Besides football and UNO, they like to sled, ice skate, and stay active outdoors.  Little Bro Josh says that he likes his Big Bro because he's nice, likes to play football, and comes to see him every week. 

Big Couple Jeffrey & Cassandra and Little Brother Kaden
Jeffrey & Cassandra were matched as a couple with Kaden in the Community Based Program on March 19, 2007.  Kaden is ten years old and really excited about having two Bigs!  They are interested in sports and outdoor activities.  The first time they hung out they played hockey at West Chester Lagoon and had lunch.  They are off to a great start! 

Big Sister Jessica and Little Sister Anndrena
Jessica and Anndrena have been matched in the community-based program since March 26, 2005.  They celebrated two years together as sisters at the Big Brothers Big Sisters March/April Match Anniversary Party.  In the last two years this match has been to the library to explore history, gone to Chuck E. Chesse's, made crafts, seen movies, and much more!  Most recently this match enjoyed making cookies together.  It was the first time that Anndrena had ever made chocolate chip cookies and she had a ton of fun!  Anndrena thinks Jessica is a good teacher-Jessica successfully taught her Little to roller-skate this year.  Anndrena is also hoping to learn to ski from hre Big Sister- maybe next winter!

Big Brother Steve and Little Brother Chandler
Steve and Chandler have been matched since January 24th, 2007.  They are both active and enjoy being outdoors.  On their first outing they went downtown to look at ice sculptures.  So far Chandler's favorite activity has been flying in Steve's airplane, which was his first time in a small plane.  Steve is looking forward to taking Chandler flying on a longer trip someday. 

Big Sister Alyse and Little Sister Sevanna
Alyse and Sevanna were matched a few weeks agao at Nunaka Valley Elementary school.  Sevanna is in fourth grade and loves to play card games (especially Go Fish), go to recess, and telling secrets with friends.  Alyse enjoys knitting, kayaking, and being outdoors.  Sevanna had fun introducing her new Big Sister to the principal during their match meeting.  Sevanna and Alyse are looking forward to playing outside and eating a mango together.