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Bigs & Littles of the Year

Out of thousands of matches, two Bigs and two Littles are chosen by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to represent the nation each year.

2025 Bigs & Littles of the Year

Big Sister Briana & Little Makia

–Big Brothers Big Sisters Services of Northeast Indiana

Briana and Makia from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, have been matched 10 years and shine light on what it means to help every young person reach their full potential. The Little, Makia, has been through more in her short life than many people experience in their entire lifetime.

Fun fact: The Big and Little lived in the same house and had the same exact bedroom years apart!

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<span class="green-text">Big Sister</span> Briana & <span class="green-text">Little</span> Makia

Big Brother Norm & Little Tyjon

–Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati

Norm and Tyjon from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati have been matched for eight years and are a shining example of an untraditional match. Norm, who is older and retired, and Tyjon, who’s 18 and in college, are an unusual pair with a beautiful match story.

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<span class="green-text">Big Brother</span> Norm & <span class="green-text">Little</span> Tyjon