Zac Brown of Youth HQ took more than a few dunks in the water at the Littles Build Big event on Aug. 26. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

SPLISH SPLASH

Locals take the dunk in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Aug 26, 2023 | 3:33 PM

It was a perfect day to get dunked for a great cause.

The Littles Build Big event for Youth HQ took place Saturday at KCB Cabinets & Renovations, in support of the organization’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

There is currently a waitlist of about 80 kids, hoping to eventually be paired with a mentor.

“It has been an honour to work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District. Our youth need guidance in this crazy world,” says Carl Sauve, owner at KCB. “Being a mentor, you understand firsthand the benefits you can bring to kids in need and the community you call home. It is easier than anyone would think, so give it a try.”

There are currently around 40 pairs already in central Alberta, with the organization serving at least 13 communities in the region.

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“We are so grateful to have people like Carl Sauve and businesses like KCB who understand the positive impacts mentoring has for youth and want to help spread that message,” says Terri Blanchard, BBBS Red Deer & District manager. “With over 75 Littles waiting for a BIG in the Red Deer area, this event gives us the opportunity to connect with the community in a really fun way and find the amazing mentors we know are out there.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been operating in Red Deer since 1976.

To learn more, visit youthhq.ca.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Locals take the dunk in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

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