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Episode 1 of the Match Madness campaign brings you Beverly Pearch and Monique Duke from Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio. These wonderful ladies explain everything you need to know about the program, how it works, and just how EASY it is to become a Big. But more than easy, becoming a Big is IMPORTANT in the development of the youth in our communities. Learn all about the Match Madness campaign that's happening throughout the month of July 2020. There are 26 waiting Littles on the wait list, and the campaign goal is to match 10 of those littles with mentors during July. COVID has taken its toll on the program as mentor applications have decreased during the crisis. This campaign is a call to the community for adults to rise up and become Bigs. Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for? CAMPAIGN: https://bigs4kids.com/matchmadness/ (bigs4kids.com/matchmadness) VISIT: https://www.getlevelpod.com/bbbs (getlevelpod.com/bbbs) Special thanks to Republic State Mortgage for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them at https://republicstatemortgage.com/ (republicstatemortgage.com).

As Match Madness gets underway, we bring you the perspective from one of the actual waiting littles on our wait list - Trey Bassett. Trey and his mother, Kasey, join BBBS staff members Brittany Carman and Mandy Thomas to discuss what sort of mentor Trey is hoping for. You'll hear what activities he likes, what sort of things he'd like to do with a Big, and what he wants to be when he grows up. Also, Kasey explains how the Big Brothers Big Sisters program has impacted her family as she has 5 children, 4 of whom are part of the program. Trey is the last child in his family waiting for a Big, and with his quick smile and fun personality, he hopefully won't be waiting for long! Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for? CAMPAIGN: https://bigs4kids.com/matchmadness/ (bigs4kids.com/matchmadness) VISIT: https://www.getlevelpod.com/bbbs (getlevelpod.com/bbbs) Special thanks to Republic State Mortgage for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them at https://republicstatemortgage.com/ (republicstatemortgage.com).

BBBS staff members Brittany Carman and Mandy Thomas are back with another waiting Little, Colton. Colton sits down to introduce himself and discuss what sort of mentor he's hoping for. With his fun-loving personality and big dreams, Colton will make a fantastic Little Brother for a mentor in our community. Plus, his dream of becoming a YouTube star begins with this episode! Then, our hosts sit down with the match of Dan and Cooper. Dan has taught Cooper many things, and they showcase some of the woodworking projects they've completed. But Cooper has also taught his Big many things, and Dan speaks to that point. If you want to hear what a Big + Little match looks like, tune into this conversation! Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for? CAMPAIGN: https://bigs4kids.com/matchmadness/ (bigs4kids.com/matchmadness) VISIT: https://www.getlevelpod.com/bbbs (getlevelpod.com/bbbs) Special thanks to Republic State Mortgage for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them at https://republicstatemortgage.com/ (republicstatemortgage.com).

BBBS staff members Brittany Carman and Mandy Thomas sit down with Chris and his Little, Thomas, to talk about their relationship and how each one has impacted the other. Chris explains how he became involved with the program and why he feels mentoring youth is such a rewarding opportunity. Thomas lists the activities he and Chris do together and the impact Chris's mentorship has made. And make sure you check out YouTube to see Thomas's magnificent mullet! Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for? CAMPAIGN: https://bigs4kids.com/matchmadness/ (bigs4kids.com/matchmadness) VISIT: https://www.getlevelpod.com/bbbs (getlevelpod.com/bbbs) Special thanks to Republic State Mortgage for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them at https://republicstatemortgage.com/ (republicstatemortgage.com).

On this episode, BBBS staff members Mandy and Brittany talk with a very impressive young man named Josh. Josh is a high schooler looking ahead to college, and his relationship with his Big, Mark, has helped propel him toward his future. Mark has become a father figure for Josh, and the two explain their relationship, the different things they've learned from each other, and the memories they've made. Then, Josh's adoptive aunt Deb sits down and discusses why she entered Josh into the program. If you've ever thought of entering a child into the program, this is a discussion you'll want to hear. Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for? CAMPAIGN: https://bigs4kids.com/matchmadness/ (bigs4kids.com/matchmadness) VISIT: https://www.getlevelpod.com/bbbs (getlevelpod.com/bbbs) Special thanks to Republic State Mortgage for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them at https://republicstatemortgage.com/ (republicstatemortgage.com).

As Match Madness comes to a close for the month of July, Beverly Pearch and Olivia Scally from BBBS discuss the statistical analysis behind every one of their matches. Bigs and Littles aren't just randomly matched together; relationships are paired after deep analysis of all sorts of data collected through a variety of sources. Tune in to find out how the specialists at Big Brothers Big Sisters pair the matches and the statistics behind those decisions. Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for? CAMPAIGN: https://bigs4kids.com/matchmadness/ (bigs4kids.com/matchmadness) VISIT: https://www.getlevelpod.com/bbbs (getlevelpod.com/bbbs) Special thanks to Republic State Mortgage for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them at https://republicstatemortgage.com/ (republicstatemortgage.com).

Match Madness for the month of July is a wrap! And the campaign was a success thanks to all the listeners and supporters in the community. Tune into this episode to meet one of our brand new matches from the campaign, Little Brother Damiere and Big Brother Nick. Thank you to all the mentors who applied to the program. Thank you to the parents who enrolled their children in the program. And thank you to the sponsors who are supporting the matches. Also, we're happy to announce that our podcast will continue beyond the campaign. We can't wait to bring more information about the program and introduce more matches to our listeners! Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for? CAMPAIGN: https://bigs4kids.com/matchmadness/ (bigs4kids.com/matchmadness) VISIT: https://www.getlevelpod.com/bbbs (getlevelpod.com/bbbs) Special thanks to Republic State Mortgage for sponsoring the podcast campaign! Visit them at https://republicstatemortgage.com/ (republicstatemortgage.com).

With the new school year starting, the Big Brothers Big Sisters school-based program has had to change to reflect the new format each school is taking to combat COVID-19. Learn how each school is operating with the program this year, though we're very conscious that things could change based on the pandemic. Join the mentoring specialists from Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio - Brittany, Sarah, Abby, and Mandy - as they provide all the details that parents and children need to know. Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for? WEBSITE: www.bigs4kids.com VISIT: www.getlevelpod.com/bbbs