Even though we are no longer officially in the BBBS Tampa Bay Program, we promised Demarion we would always be his Big Couple. So we continue to keep in touch with him and Facetime every few weeks. Recently we heard he was ready to be rematched with another Big! But each new Big takes funding.

In Demarion's honor, we are participating in the Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. As a member of the BBBSMA Young Leadership Council, my goal is to help fund a match in Atlanta. We want to pay it forward and make sure another great kid like Demarion receives a Big. 

Last year, 92% of the Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) children in the program came from low-income families and 74% lived in single-parent households. Mentors work individually with children to overcome these challenges by actively promoting self-sufficiency and academic achievement.

I am proud to support this movement, which believes that all kids have value and the ability to succeed, regardless of their circumstances. Thank you for giving generously to support this life-changing program!