For Immediate Release
Contact: Aleisha Garcia
Phone: 561-727-4450
Big Brothers Big
Sisters Treat Kids to an Educational Tour of Caring Fields
Martin County – August 10, 2012 –Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) treated sixteen “Bigs” and “Littles” to
an educational tour of Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary in Palm City. The
facility is known for their rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses and
cats.
The visit included a Humane Education Presentation by Susan
Hargreaves. This presentation helped the children become more aware of animal
abuse. She provided them with an Animal Hero card with local phone
numbers they can call if they see or suspect abuse.
On the guided tour, “Bigs”
and “Littles” explored several large paddocks for the horses and a large stable
with several stalls. The children and their mentors also visited the
rehabilitated cats, who enjoy a huge enclosed area with many clean bungalows
where they live, sleep and explore. Caring Fields’ goal with these
animals is for eventual adoption into permanent homes. There are over 100
volunteers who are dedicated to the safety and cleanliness of all the animals.
The children who participated in this outing had an
excellent time with the animals while spending valuable quality time with their
mentors. BBBS works hard to provide these types of free or low-cost events in
order to help children create healthy and satisfying memories.
Photo Caption:
Lucas at Caring Fields in Palm City, Florida.
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, 2010 and again in 2011 as one of the top 100
South Florida small businesses. Visit www.mentorbig.org
to learn more.
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