Being a Big – Exceeding Expectations
Being a Big Brother or Sister benefits Bigs just as much as the children they mentor.
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Participants and Supporters
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“Together we can make an even greater difference.”
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“My Big makes me feel important.”
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“As a Big, I’m able to pay it forward by providing my Little with some of the opportunities that I’ve been lucky to have in my life – companionship, encouragement, confidence and trust. “
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“Being a Big Brother has enriched my life.”
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“It’s a privilege to be able to help kids recognize the potential within themselves and illuminate the opportunities they have in their lives.”
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“With my Big Sister’s help I am doing better in school.”
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“Children are our future. I like helping them realize their potential.”
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“I can tell my Big Sister anything and she listens without judging me.”
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“Whenever something is bothering me, I can talk with my Big about it.”
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“If it weren’t for her, I know that I would have ended up in an environment that I should not have been in.”
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“My Big Brother appreciates me for who I am.”
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“My husband is gone a lot on military assignments, and I wanted our daughters to have another responsible adult in their lives that they could have fun with and talk to if they didn’t feel comfortable talking to me.”
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“I love seeing the difference that mentoring makes for our children and our community.”
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“My son has a stronger focus on his future as a result of his match.”
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“Having a Big in our lives has helped my whole family.”
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“Thanks to my amazing Big Sister, I knew from early on how important my education would be.”
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“Becoming a Big is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. My Little is constantly surprising me with her eagerness to try new things. Having the opportunity to mentor and see her grow has been not only rewarding, but also lots of fun!”
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“Now, oh my gosh, how my daughter has changed. She just has a better outlook on life.”
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“As a Big, I get to spend time with my Little doing things I loved doing as a kid – exploring, going out to eat, cooking, visiting book stores, and being there as another ear and voice as she tries to navigate her world.”
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“My son is consciously making the right choices now to set himself up for whatever he decides to do.”
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“As a Big, I can commit to a consistent volunteer opportunity where I feel like I’m giving back to my community, and I’m rewarded with a meaningful relationship with an awesome Little who has so much to offer as well.”
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“My Big Brother has helped me discover new things.”
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“My Big Sister is always there for me when I need her.”
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“I love reading with my Big Sister.”
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“My son’s relationship with his Big Brother has had a big impact.”
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“My relationship with my Big Brother is very important to me.”
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“My Big Brother has taken me to visit several colleges and I’m excited to start applying.”