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.

A Big Brother, father figure, friend, teacher... Big Brother Don Bend was named the 2009 Big Brother of the Year.  Read about his relationship with his Little Brother Alex. more... Best Friends Big Sister Makayla Schenkelberg was selected as the 2009 Big Sister of the Year.  Read about Makayla and her Little Sister SaraAnne. more... Positive Impact Matt and Jessie Wymore were selected as the 2009 Big Couple of the Year.  Find out more about them and their Little Brother Tim. more... Sister Act Little Sisters connect with Big Sisters through local mentoring program. more... "You taught me how to be a young man." "We are both growing as people, learning from each other." says Big Brother Stuart about his relationship with Little Brother Ky'Antre. 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... 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...

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