"The best part of being a 'Big' is seeing a smile on my Little's face and knowing I had something to do with that". --Risa, Big Sister

"Dave is the best Big Brother any boy could hope to have".
--Jeremy (age 12), Little Brother

"Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of seeing Jeremy steadily grow from a shy and sometimes impatient young man to someone who is more confident of his abilities and more at ease around people". --Dave VanBoxtaele, Big Brother of the Year - 2005

"Having a friend means that I have someone to take care of. You have to take care of your friends and give them hugs". --Autumn, age 7

"My most memorable mentoring experience was when my little sister and I were swinging on the swings together and she told me Thursdays were her favorite day because she gets to see me". --Lauren, SBM Mentor at Williams Elementary School

"I chose to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters because it is fun. I always look forward to hanging out with my little brother". --Jesus, SBM Mentor at Marshall Elementary School

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