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Bigs make
“Monster size” impact on their littles
Big Brothers Big Sisters...
April 19, 2012
Big Brother, Jeff Pollard and Big Sister, Heather Pollard decided to
surprise their little brothers in a Big way by taking them to the
Monster Truck Jam recently held at the Nutter Center. Big Brother, Jeff
works with Best One Tire in Sidney which was one of the sponsors for
the event. As part of this event their littles were given special
VIP treatment. This is just one of the many fun activities that Jeff
and Heather introduce their little’s to.
Big Sister, Heather is matched with DeVonte Davidson, age 13. They have
been matched in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program since August of
2009. During the course of their friendship they have worked on school
speeches, participated in 5K races, Went for ice cream, and just hang
out and have fun. DeVonte and his brother Marvin Fleetwood are the sons
of Shana Davidson of Sidney.
Big Brother, Jeff is matched with DeVonte’s younger brother Marvin
Fleetwood, age 7. Jeff has been Marvin’s Big Brother since September
2011. Jeff and Marvin have enjoyed playing ping pong, going out to eat,
and learning to read.
In an effort to continue making successful matches such as these, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is making plans for the
upcoming fundraising event, 2012 Rubber Duck Race in Sidney. This
event will be held on Thursday, June 21st. The Duck launch will
be held at 7:30 p.m. on Mosquito Creek near the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa
Park.
In conjunction to the duck race, the agency will host the sixth annual
Duck N’ Run/Walk 5k race. This race is a part of the Shelby County 5K
Tour. The 5k run/walk will be held on the evening of Thursday,
June 21st with race time at 8:15 p.m. through scenic Tawawa Park in
Sidney. Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m., and a shot-gun
start will begin the race at 8:15 p.m.
Last year nearly 3,000 rubber ducks made their way down Mosquito Creek
to compete for the many fabulous prizes. This year’s grand prize
will be a $1,000 Shopping Spree. Check out the agency website for
more information: www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org.
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.
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