Big Brothers Big Sisters honors Lara Guay as the Community Based Big of the Year!
Lara Guay became involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters and
has been matched with her Little Sister, Tiffany since March of 2012. Lara and
Tiffany are matched in the Community Based program and utilize their time
together to do a wide variety of activities including many that Tiffany might
not otherwise have been able to do. Together they have gone to events at UNI,
the Fall Harvest Festival at the Arboretum, Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsored
events, and have frequently been known to get together to cook and bake. Most
importantly, during their time together, Lara always makes sure she takes the
time to talk about how things are going in Tiffany’s life and strives to get
more information on ways she can help.
Lara describes Tiffany as being “like family” and has become
a support system to Tiffany in many ways. Lara offers encouragement, support,
and seeks opportunity to provide example to Tiffany of life skills that she
will use far in to her future. Lara works to find a balance of making their
time together meaningful, while keeping it fun. Tiffany has had many life
changes throughout the duration of their match and Lara has always remained a
constant person Tiffany can rely on. Lara has made extra effort to create a
relationship, not only with Tiffany but with Tiffany’s family, in an effort to
remain aware of ways she can discuss what is going on and talk about positive
ways to handle situations that are not always easy. Tiffany cares very much
about Lara, as Lara does about Tiffany. They have formed a wonderful bond that
has made a lifelong impact on Tiffany.
Congratulations Lara!
