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Match of the Month: Lindsey & Willow 
November  20, 2011 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County announce Big Sister Lindsey Jung of Anna, and Little Sister Willow Market, of Jackson Center, have been selected as October Match of the Month.  Willow is the daughter of Randy and Charity Market.  Lindsey and Willow have been matched since September, 2008. 

Lindsey was a Big Buddy to Willow in the after-school Buddies mentoring program, and wanted to continue their relationship in the Core community program after she turned 18.  Lindsey enjoys being a positive role model and teaching Willow new things. 

Willow was initially enrolled in the after-school Buddies program in 2006, at age 8, when she first met Lindsey as her Big Buddy.  They’ve built a caring relationship and lean on each other.  Willow says, “Lindsey is the best Big Sister in the whole world!” 
 

All parties are pleased with the match.  Charity says, “Big Brothers Big Sisters is a great program.  Being matched with Lindsey is the greatest thing that ever happened to Willow.  She is learning responsibility, and 4H is new to her.”  

Lindsey lives on a farm with horses and has introduced Willow to 4H.  The first time Willow competed at the Shelby County Fair, she won two trophies and three ribbons.  She also received a congratulatory letter from State Representative John Adams for her exceptional performance. 

Lindsey reports, “Willow and I have a great match together.  We have become not just a match but like family to each other.”  She appreciates that Willow is eager to learn, and always has a willing attitude.  Lindsey says it’s great to “see the happiness on your Little’s face when they get to spend time with you.” 

Lindsey and Willow continue to meet regularly, at least two times per month, but more often they meet once or twice each week.  They enjoy working with Lindsey’s horses, working on the stalls, practicing showmanship, putting a halter on the donkey, feeding the animals, putting them to pasture, and so much more!  When they aren’t working or riding 4-wheelers on the farm, they enjoy playing Wii games, watching movies, or shopping at the mall. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a non-profit United Way member, social service agency. Lisa Brown is Executive Director of the agency.  The program specializes in matching children facing adversity with adult volunteer Big Brothers and Sisters. These adults provide children with positive role modeling, as well as new educational and social activities. If you would like to make the difference in the life of a child but are unable to volunteer at this time, Big Brothers Big Sisters has many other opportunities throughout the year for others to become involved.  Learn more about our agency by logging onto www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org or calling 937-547-9622 or 937-492-7611.