Adam and
Martez have been matched since June, 2012. They meet every Thursday and do
a variety of different activities during their time together, from ice skating to
running errands. Believe it or not, one of Martez’s favorite visits was when
he and Adam went to Menards together!
Martez's
mother suffers from illness and limited mobility which prevents her from doing
many activities so she wanted Martez to become involved with Big
Brothers Big Sisters so that he could experience new activities in the
community and have a positive male role model to spend 1 to 1 time with and do
"boy things." Martez's mother has been very pleased with this match. She
reports that Martez has become more polite and benefits from getting to spend
alone time away from his siblings.
Adam
became involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters as he is aware of the need for
mentors in the area. When asked how he feels about his match Adam stated, “I
enjoy it; he is a great kid to be around.” Adam’s favorite part of being
matched is watching Martez light up when he receives praise and accomplishes
small victories.
Adam and
Martez are an excellent example of what Big Brothers Big Sisters is all about.
They have created a friendship through consistent visits and fun, yet simple,
activities that will last years!
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