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.
friendship that mean so much more
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On the surface it looks like Big Sister Molly and Little Sister Brianna simply paint nails, do each other’s hair or giggle while they play board games, but this match means much more than pink nail polish…
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A whole new perspective
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Overtime, their willingness to share in each other’s lives has become the biggest asset to their friendship. In fact, they feel so comfortable together, Melissa feels her Little Sister Janelle is a true member of her family. |
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Always doing something fun together!
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Cameron Gillespie and Jeff Anderson have been matched for exactly 3 years and 48 days in our community based one-to-one mentoring program, per Little Brother Cameron’s calculations. |
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You name it, this match has done it!
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When they were first matched Luis said “You found me the BEST big brother, he is so cool, and I can’t wait to see him again!”
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A true win-win!
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Leah finds the mentoring experience to be very inspirational and enjoys knowing that someone is looking up to her…even though Skyla is almost the same height! |
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Time, Thought, Effort
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Tristan’s favorite thing about his Big Brother is that Robert helps him think about the good things in life. Tristan also returns the favor as he taught Robert the phrase, “Time, thought, effort”. |
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Fabulous experiences this match has together!
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Kirshjah’s favorite thing about her Big Sister is that she is really nice. She loves to have someone to talk to and to help her.
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Big Brothers love to have fun
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Adam finds the time he spends with Seyvon enjoyable as it gives him a chance to act like a kid again. Seyvon is glad that he has a Big Brother to play with him. However, Adam is not only having fun with Seyvon, but has achieved the position as Seyvon’s role model, which he takes very seriously.
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"A match made in heaven."
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Bryan was matched with my son in January of 2006 in what I can only describe as a match made in heaven.
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A strong, independent and confident teenager
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“We have "grown-up" and learned together over the years. She was even the junior bridesmaid in my wedding! I know in my heart that I have helped Dynasty, but she has taught me just as much”.
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"More than just friends...we are like sisters!!"
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In the past 5 years since Catherine and Hannah have been matched, Catherine got married in Bermuda with Hannah as her Junior bridesmaid... |
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The best decision I ever made
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Nolan, who had a Big Brother when he was a child, explained that he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be a Big Brother as well. |
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"the bonds of friendship are strong!"
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Donnalee will tell you she receives as much, if not more, from the friendship with Brandi. |
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Learning to be a man
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"He has taught me life’s lessons," says Jeremy of Big Brother Sylvester. |
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Finding his heritage, seeing his future
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"Tom has taught me life lessons which no one else could teach." |
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A “Little” becomes a “Big” … and makes a big difference!
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When Bethany met Robyn, she remembered how much she needed a friend when she was that age. |
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