For Immediate Release
Contact: Aleisha Garcia
Phone: 561-727-3450
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Kids and Supporters Have a
Blast at MegaBash
Jupiter, FL – July 18, 2012 –
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) had their
supporters, mentors, kids and their families out for a night of music,
baseball, and fireworks at Roger Dean’s MegaBash, the July 4th game at Roger
Dean Stadium.
It was a great night for all
those who attended. After the game, Roger Dean Stadium treated those in
attendance with a fireworks show and live music from the Tom Jackson Band.
Roger Dean was generous
enough to offer the nonprofit organization discounted tickets to the big event
for kids and their families to enjoy on their holiday. Big Brothers Big Sisters
was able to provide 200 tickets for families, giving them BBBS t-shirts to wear
to the game and vouchers for the concession stands. BBBS also had a table
set up at the game to encourage people to sign up as new mentors.
The organization is currently
recruiting mentors, especially because of the growth of their new Jupiter
mentoring program. This is an exciting opportunity for children residing in
Jupiter to learn new skills and gain self confidence in a fun and safe
environment. Each student participating in this program will be matched one-to
one with a mentor and participate in various group activities and a
community service event. Those who are interested may call BBBS Customer
Relations Specialist, Jeanie Flanagan at 772.283.8112.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin
Counties is so fortunate to have such wonderful partnerships with businesses in
the community,” said Stacey Brownlow, Martin County Executive Director. “We are
thrilled to be able to offer our new Jupiter Mentoring Program. Our programs
are only possible because of the generosity of our community.”
Photo Caption:
Front Row: Siblings, Jason
and Kaitlin attending baseball game with Kaitlin’s Big Sister Darlene Doyle.
Back Row: BBBS Customer
Relations Specialist, Jeanie Flanagan
About
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
BBBS
provides children facing adversity aged 6-17 with volunteer mentors who serve
as positive role models. Since 1986 the organization has provided mentors to
children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big
Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County
organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies nationwide.
BBBSA recognized CEO William P. Bee Jr. as “CEO of the Year- Small Agency
Category” in 2007. South Florida Business Leader Magazine ranked BBBS in 2009
and again in 2010 as one of the top 100 South Florida small businesses. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.
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