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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CELEBRATES BIG/LITTLE MATCHES

On July 12th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester (BBBSGM) hosted over 125 Bigs, Littles and their families at the Annual Program Celebration, held at Manchester Community College.  Matches from Manchester, Concord and the surrounding communities enjoyed an afternoon of fun, food and festivities, including a hearty lunch, Big/Little Olympics, and an awards ceremony recognizing the agency’s distinguished community- and site-based matches. 

BBBSGM would like to congratulate this year’s award winners!  In Community-Based Mentoring, 2014 Rookie Match of the Year was awarded to Big Sister Tara Gesualdo and Little Sister Madison, Big Sister Shannon Davis and Little Sister Kerstyn, Big Sister Julia Doucette and Little Sister Destiny, and Big Sister Sarah Moreau and Little Sister Kendra.  2014 Seasoned Match of the Year was awarded to Big Sister Brenda Bach and Little Brother Kyle, Big Brother Lowell Matthews and Little Brother Shakiye, and Big Brother Nathaniel Grimes and Little Brother Joshua.

 In Site-Based Mentoring, 2014 Rookie Match of the Year was awarded to Big Sister Brittany McDonough and Little Sister Lilliana and Match of the Year was awarded to Big Sister Jessica Dexter and Little Sister Taylor. Kate Kelly, Social Worker from Bakersville School, was awarded Program Site Liaison of the Year.

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 Christopher Wellington, BBBSGM Board of Directors President, was recognized as the 2014 Distinguished Volunteer of the Year.

BBBSGM would like to thank all of the event sponsors and supporters for helping to make this evening a success!  Thank you Crown Trophy, Manchester Community College, Nadeau’s Subs, Market Basket, Michelle’s Bakery, Mom’s Pastries, Pappy’s, Goldenrod Drive-In Restaurant, Mr. Mac’s, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola of Northern New England, Toys for Tots, and a special thank you to 105.5 JYY DJ Nazzy for emceeing the event.

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To be a mentor, you don't need special skills – just the ability to listen and offer friendship, guidance and encouragement to a young person.  Mentors inspire youth to do their best and achieve their dreams; they encourage youth to stay in school, keep focused and seize the opportunities waiting for them.  They help youth discover and nurture their passions in life.  Whether as a Big, volunteer or donor, your support can start something great for you and a child.  Please call 603-669-5365 x201 or email info@bbbsmanchester.org today to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester.  

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