Red Deer’s Youth HQ hopes event attracts mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters program

“It has been an honor to work with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Alberta. Our youth need guidance in this crazy world,” said Carl Sauve, Owner of KCB Cabinets & Renovations and Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor. “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 will also be a bouncy castle and a paid dunk tank with various celebrity locals like councillor Lawrence Lee, former UFC fighter Jason MacDonald, and Ben Pelletier, a teacher who recently cycled from Vancouver to Halifax while raising funds for the BBBS program.

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Finally, the event will serve as the kickoff for September becoming “Big Brothers Big Sisters Month” in Red Deer, with Mayor Ken Johnston in attendance to make the official proclamation.

“We are so grateful to have people like Carl Sauve and businesses like KCB Cabinets and Renovations who understand the positive impacts mentoring has for youth and want to help spread that message,” said Terri Blanchard, BBBS of 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.”

Anyone looking to be in the dunk tank may contact Blanchard at terrib@youthhq.ca for more information.

(Red Deer Community Event website)

by rdnewsNOW staff

Red Deer’s Youth HQ hopes event attracts mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters program

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