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Tony gets support after graduation from his Big

June 4, 2020 by Paul Clark

Tony, a graduating Little, graduates from East High School in Henderson County June 5. Like all other seniors this year, he won’t get a typical graduation. But his Big Brother Bill Parana, who plans to visit with him and give…

Mekare upon graduation: “Never give up”

June 4, 2020 by Paul Clark

In December, Little Sister Mekare headed off into the working world to earn money for college. She wants to become a veterinarian and a CNA. Her Big Sister Hayley Bryson helped her feel “less alone in the world and helped…

With future wide open, Chrissy ponders her move after high school

June 4, 2020 by Paul Clark

Little Sister Chrissy is a proud 2020 graduate of T.C. Roberson High School. Chrissy says that right now, she’s not sure what the future holds for her. She is forever grateful for her Big Sister Selene who has supported her,…

Sophie, off to college, will use art as therapy

June 4, 2020 by Paul Clark

Little Sister Sophie, matched in Highlands-Cashiers with her Big Sister Lynne Keating, will be entering college this fall with plans to become an art teacher and, eventually, an art therapist. Sophie met Lynne in the sixth grade. They did jigsaw…

Graduate Emily met her Big Sister many Christmases ago

June 4, 2020 by Paul Clark

The way Emily met Sallie is almost like a Christmas story. It certainly turned into a wish come true. Nearly a decade ago, Emily Barnes of Murphy lost her brother and wrote a letter to Santa, asking for someone to…

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