GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 23, 2011) -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate confirms a full schedule of fundraising events that will benefit the organization in 2011:  The Fourth Annual Big Golf Challenge on July 18, 2011; Bowl For Kids' Sake Anderson on August 13, 2011; and the Third Annual Clemson/Carolina Pep Rally on November 22, 2011.  It costs about $700 to serve one at risk child for one year in the Upstate.  Proceeds from the above mentioned events will help BBBS Upstate reach more at risk children.

The Fourth Annual Big Golf Challenge will take place on July 18, 2011 at The Cliffs at Glassy.  There will be 24 teams of four competing for the title.  The event is scheduled for a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start.  A four-person team entry fee is $1,000 and a single person entry fee is $250.  Participants will enjoy a beautiful day of golf, catered lunch and post-game functions provided by The Cliffs at Glassy.  Entries can be purchased in person or via mail at the BBBS Upstate office, 620 N. Main Street, Suite 102, Greenville, SC 29601.  Phone or email orders can be directed to Derrick Sullivan at (864) 242-0676, or sullivand@bbbsupstate.com.  Interested parties can also purchase tickets online at www.bbbsupstate.com.

BBBS Upstate helps at risk youth reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable results.  Little brothers and sisters are 52% less likely to skip school, 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, and 27% less likely to begin using alcohol.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest, and most effective youth mentoring organization in America.  BBBS Upstate has served the area since 1970.  BBBS Upstate serves at risk children ages six through 18 in Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties.