Child of the Week is a regular feature in The Daily Courier in cooperation with Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, which provided the information about this week's "Little." BBBS currently has many children waiting for adults to step forward and be mentors.
By YAVAPAI BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Meet Ben. Ben is an outgoing, talkative 7-year-old. He lives with his mother, his dog and cat and two robots. One of Ben's favorite things to do is eat, especially "sugary stuff!" According to Ben, "Candy is yummy and lettuce is gross."
Ben likes music. He has a guitar, drum and keyboard but has yet to learn how to play any of them. He loves to do arts and crafts and can cook a mean egg. He really enjoys building Legos and taking things apart. He wants to be a basketball player or race car driver when he grows up. He's been on many sports teams; his favorite sport is basketball. He also loves to read. He'd like to learn how to ride a bike. Ben is up for almost anything. He does well in school and is a grade ahead in math and language Arts.
Do you remember who taught you ride a bike? Someone who inspired you and helped shape the person you are today? Imagine how different your life would be had you not had that relationship. You be that person to someone like Ben.
Right now, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters has over 400 children on a waiting list to be matched with a Big Brother, Big Sister or Family. The majority of the kids in our program are being raised by a single mom or grandparent. Another strong adult influence is all some of these kids need to reach their highest potential. Make a difference in a child's life simply by volunteering to become a Big Brother or Big Sister today. Contact Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters at 778.5135 or online at www.azbigs.org.
Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters is a volunteer- and donor-supported organization proven to help the most vulnerable children in our communities succeed through one-on-one relationships. The organization currently serves 17 communities and more than 60 school sites within Yavapai County and Sedona.
