Meet Our 2018 Big Sister of the Year, Myra
The crowd at the 2018 BBBSA National Conference gave a standing ovation when the 2018 Big Sister of the Year, Myra, hugged her Little Sister Saleen on stage. Saleen had just introduced Myra to the attendees, and it was Myra’s turn to speak, but they couldn’t go on without a hug first. They both knew [...]
We have 27 Bigs at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Pam Iorio is President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Here is her organization’s response to the Parkland shooting. These were the words I heard from Ana Cedeño, the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County in the hours after the dreadful tragedy. A “Big” is the word we use [...]
Déjà Vu featuring Steve Augeri brings in $346,285 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County
Five hundred rockers, most clad in leather and lace, celebrated the history of rock-and-roll at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Déjà Vu Rock Republic: A Tribute to Hard Rock, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities. Déjà Vu, featuring former Journey frontman Steve Augeri, raised $346,285 –up $40,000 from last year’s gala – all benefiting [...]
A better way to keep kids from shooting kids – Sun-Sentinel opinion piece
In the wake of the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., I have reflected specifically on how I can make an impact to change the “what ifs.” What if warning signs were caught prior to the shooting? What if there were stricter gun laws? What if the FBI would have acted on [...]
BankUnited’s Women on the Verge LittleBig GlamSlam Fashion Show Raises $55K for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County
BankUnited’s LittleBig GlamSlam Fashion Show – a fabulous evening of fun, fashion, glamour and glitz – raised $55,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s BankUnited Legacy Scholarship Fund, which offers higher education and vocational opportunities for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ kids. “We’re just thrilled that this first-time event was over-the-top successful,” said Ana [...]
Fort Lauderdale Attorney Named Florida Big Brother of the Year
Fort Lauderdale Attorney Named Florida Big Brother of the Year Big Brothers Big Sisters of Florida unanimously selected Broward mentor and Fort Lauderdale attorney Chad Van Horn as the State of Florida Big of the Year. Van Horn, who was chosen from 15,000 mentors statewide, is now in contention for the National Big of [...]
