BBBS 5 Year Celebration

I was privileged to attend The 5 Year Anniversary Celebration for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah-Southern Utah tonight and even convinced Jas to go with me. It was an excellent event. Awards were given to people who were instrumental in getting BBBS going in St. George (over 5 years ago--5 years since we got an actual office, the fight to get that was actually some of the hardest work!) I saw a couple of people who I haven't seen in quite some time and it was a terrific reunion. What an honor to be recognized as a "Big Legacy Member". The Big Brother and Big Sister of the year were honored and spoke about the unbelievable experience they have had with their match. It was uncanny the similarities between the Little and the Big! There was a slide show that highlighted the matches that have happened over the last 5 years and that was nothing short of magic! I so believe in this program--it is one of the things that could lead to putting me out of business--which would be a miracle I would welcome. If we can prevent ANY kid from going through the juvenile justice system it is worth every effort...let alone becoming friends and spending time with a great kid- it is amazing that so little can result in such BIG differences. I LOVE BBBS!