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.

What would the world be like if every kid had a Big Brother?   Rico Johnson is happy his Big Brother Chuck has received the Big Brother of the Year award. But he didn’t need anyone else to tell him how special his Big Brother is. For years Rico lacked confidence because he felt no one believed in him. Chuck came into his life and told him “you should expect more from yourself — I do.”  Confidence is contagious and now Rico figures there’s nothing he can’t do! more... "An Awesome Experience!" "The truth is that the return is WAY bigger than the investment,” says Big Brother David of the time he spends with Flavio. more... Similar pasts and shared fun inspire a Big and Little to grow "Tom knew exactly what it was like to be different from everyone else and he was able to provide me with a role model that I could look up to" more... Learning to be a man "He has taught me life’s lessons," says Jeremy of Big Brother Sylvester.   more... For Joe and Aldo, a lifelong friendship A proud moment for both of them when Aldo was accepted at Denison University. more... “The best decision I ever made” Volunteering, says Pat, is "usually the best part of my week." more... A quarter century of giving to others This Big Sister keeps on giving! more... “Just the right time” for a friend Ray knew he was at a crossroads, and the choices he made would affect his life. more... Finding his heritage, seeing his future "Tom has taught me life lessons which no one else could teach." more... A “Little” becomes a “Big” … and makes a big difference! When Bethany met Robyn, she remembered how much she needed a friend when she was that age. more... Different dreams, one powerful bond Amber wrote a poem about Angela that tells just how she feels more...

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