Hello Bigs, don’t forget to check your email (or visit bbbswnc.org) to learn more about the NCAA basketball tournament March Madness bracket contest you and your Little can enter. The contest involves sports, teamwork, a competitive spirit, and numbers! Here’s…
Archives for February 2021
Here’s our crazy Bowl For Kids’ Sake spot airing on WTZQ-FM
We love WTZQ! We’re sending them a big thank you for sponsoring our virtual Bowl for Kids’ Sake in Henderson County – and for letting us run this spot. If you would like to sponsor, donate, or register a virtual…
One mentor can make all the difference, says Chad Sizemore
Nothing is more precious than being your authentic self. So says Chad Sizemore, a member of the Henderson Advisory Council, in this column that The Hendersonville Times-News published in which Chad talks about how BBBS can help youth find their…
The Morganton New Herald writes about Nina Ervin, BBBS Burke
“Burke County native Nina Ervin has made a lifelong commitment to make a difference in the lives of children and youth,” Tammie Gercken writes in The Morganton News Herald. Read this great, short interview about what the kids of Burke…
Susan Kocher, Big Sister of the Year, is in The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Susan Kocher, a Big Sister in Polk County, was recently spotlighted in The Tryon Daily Bulletin for being named BBBSWNC’s Big Sister of the Year. Read what Susan has done for her Little Sister, Malia.
WLOS-TV recognizes Dave Gildersleeve, Big Brother of the Year
WLOS-TV featured Dave Gildersleeve, the Big Brother of the Year for WNC, as its Person of the Week. In this story, Dave and his Little Brother Ryan talk about how their relationship has changed them. Thank you, WLOS and reporter…
WTZQ asks us about Bowl For Kids’ Sake and how it works!
Thank you, WTZQ, for letting BBBS Henderson Advisory Council members Joey Popp, Candace McLaughlin and Chad Sizemore tells listeners about Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2021! This interview is a lot of fun!
Studies show BBBS’ impact on Littles and Bigs, council member notes
“Endless possibilities are available to young people who have mentors.” So writes Katie Dirrig Feb. 1 in The Hendersonville Times-News. BBBS can also help Bigs reduce stress, notes Dirrig, a member of BBBS Henderson’s Advisory Council.
