100 Men in 100 Days

Big Brother Desmond Lindsay and his Little Brother Zane. COURTESY PHOTO

One hundred twenty-three boys in Southwest Florida are waiting to be matched with positive male role models. That’s why Big Brothers Big Sisters is launching its 100 Men in 100 Days recruitment campaign.

Big Brothers Big Sisters says its belief is–that inherent in every child is incredible potential.

The organization makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 21. They develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Mentoring is one of the most rewarding, enjoyable and simple things a volunteer can do.

Volunteers can add joy to a child’s life for as little as one hour a week, ultimately, contributing significantly to his or her potential.

Big Brother Desmond Lindsay has been mentoring Zane for two years. He has seen firsthand the impact a positive role model has on a child’s life.

Lindsay said “being a big to Zane has been an absolute joy. I was initially nervous about having such a young Little, but over the past 2 years, Zane and I have become inseparable. From asking silly questions to always being excited about something, no matter how small, being Zane’s Big Brother has shown me the tremendous impact joining the Big Brothers Big Sisters program can have on a child’s life… just by being present.”

Research shows that having the positive influence of a “Big” makes a real difference in a child’s life. “Littles” experience improvements in academic performance, behavior, and relationships at home and elsewhere, according to independent studies.

To learn more, or to become a Big and contribute greatly to a child’s potential, call 855-501-BIGS (2447) or visit bbbssun.org .

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

For 55 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has been matching youth in meaningful, enduring, professionally supported mentoring relationships with adult volunteers who defend their potential and help them achieve their biggest possible futures. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ evidence based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has served over 1,500 youth across a 10-county footprint this past year. ¦

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