Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Northwest Georgia Mountains held its annual Bowl for Kid’s Sake fundraiser recently. More than 100 individuals attended the event, which took place at Calhoun Bowling Center. Funds raised will help to continue to provide local children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever

The organization would like to thank: PTS Financial Services, Gordon Hospital, Alpha Delta Kappa (Georgia Alpha Lambda Chapter), Northwest Georgia Surgical Associates, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store of Calhoun, and Sonoraville High School FBLA & FCCLA clubs. The highest scoring bowlers of the day were Rodney Curtis of Adairsville and Curtis Edwards of Silver Creek.

More than 50 children are on the waiting list, wanting a Big Brother or Big Sister to support and inspire them. Consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help spread the word to adults who may be interested in becoming part of the Program. Start something BIG for local children to put them on the road to success. For more information, or to apply to be a mentor, contact Cris Sanhueza at 706-218-6572 or cris@bbbsnga.org.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters:

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children (“Littles”) with screened volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) and monitors and supports them in one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course. The organization holds itself accountable for children in the program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as higher aspirations; greater confidence and better relationships; educational success; and avoidance of delinquency and other risky behaviors. Most children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters are in single-parent and low-income families or households where a parent is incarcerated. Learn how you can positively impact a child’s life, donate or volunteer at www.facebook.com/BBBSNGA.