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Big Brother Tom & Little Brother David 2005 Big Brother of the Year
Turning an “F” student into an “A” student can take more than hitting the books. Sometimes it takes hitting the road— to learn about who you are and believe in what you can become.

For Little Brother David, the eight years he’s known Big Brother Tom have been a journey of self-discovery. In school he’s gone from bad grades and poor self-esteem to understanding that, with hard work, he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.

Through eight years of friendship he’s joined Tom and his wife for family trips and vacations. And there was one particular trip, along the way, that helped him identify with his own heritage.

That was the visit they made to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where David, who is three-eighths Native American, forged a powerful connection to his roots. Says Tom, "It was good for David to see what Native Americans can achieve. My wife and I are starting to explore Native American college scholarships so David will have an affordable choice of colleges."

Says David, "My Big Brother has changed me from a little boy into a man."

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Big Brother Pat & Little Brother Derrick

"If only I had the time." That’s what so many potential volunteers think to themselves. Life is so busy... how do you clear an hour a week for mentoring?

For Big Brother Pat, he found time by just including Little Brother Derrick in the things he already liked to do. Pat liked sports, and so did Derrick, so that gave them a common ground. "We will chase any sort of ball around any sort of field or court," says Pat.

Today, Pat says the time he spends with Derrick is "the best part of my week." And for Derrick, knowing Pat has helped him grow up strong and self-assured. In the time they've known each other, Derrick has grown 10 inches. He's grades have improved, and he’s looking ahead to college. He's confident enough to stand up for what he believes in. Most important, Pat has seen Derrick "mature from a boy who maybe didn’t know his place... to a leader, whether it is on the basketball court or within his group of friends."

Five years ago, when they first started playing sports together, Pat would let Derrick win. Today, they're both winners. The day Pat found the time to volunteer, he found a friend— and Derrick found a mentor he could laugh with, learn from and depend on. Want to bring a little magic into someone's life? Volunteer now!