BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER
Last night ihad a wonderful opportunity to attend a meet and greet with Big Brothers and Sisters of Greenvile County.Meeting the CEO Terry Hype, Derrick and lamont Sullivan reinforced the good work we are doing and the work that still needs to be done.
Despite having nearly 250 big brothers and sisters there are scores of children that have no mentor. Derrick is a fun guy to work with because he always keeps it positive and interesting.
A touching moment came when the Big Brother of the Year for the Sate of South Carolina came and spoke along with his little (mentee) and the mother. To see him tear up and tell stories of the good times spendwith his little brother made it all worthwhile. They had spend nearly9 years together and the effects on that young man was obvious. He was confident well spoken and happy.
Doing well in school was only one benefit of the program, the humor and the camaderie that you develop with the family is key as well. The kid got it right when he said, "School work comes first girls can come later." We all cracked up at that, his timing was even better.
Last night ihad a wonderful opportunity to attend a meet and greet with Big Brothers and Sisters of Greenvile County.Meeting the CEO Terry Hype, Derrick and lamont Sullivan reinforced the good work we are doing and the work that still needs to be done.
Despite having nearly 250 big brothers and sisters there are scores of children that have no mentor. Derrick is a fun guy to work with because he always keeps it positive and interesting.
A touching moment came when the Big Brother of the Year for the Sate of South Carolina came and spoke along with his little (mentee) and the mother. To see him tear up and tell stories of the good times spendwith his little brother made it all worthwhile. They had spend nearly9 years together and the effects on that young man was obvious. He was confident well spoken and happy.
Doing well in school was only one benefit of the program, the humor and the camaderie that you develop with the family is key as well. The kid got it right when he said, "School work comes first girls can come later." We all cracked up at that, his timing was even better.
When we pay it forward to others, we never know the payback we will receive down the road,, However the fruit of our labor of love will resound from years to come. in the dreams and aspirations of others we influence. Yes we can make a difference.
I encourage you to look into this organization and see if you can make the time for some deserving guy or gal.
No man or woman stands so tall as when they stoop to help a child
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