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Press Kit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County

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Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrate 1,600th County Pairing

Santa Maria Times

February 19, 2013, by Jennifer Best

Ken Frye and his Little Brother built doghouses together, cheered for the Dodgers from the stands, played pool and watched movies. They took time for ice cream treats, hung out, grew together, inspired each other.

They were brothers in spirit but didn’t share a single gene.

Frye, a 41-year-old Arroyo Grande custom furniture builder, is a volunteer mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County. Recently, he and his newest Little Brother...

Monday, 14 January 2013

A Little Time Can Make a Big Difference for North County Youngsters

Paso Robles Press

Posted: Monday, Jan 14th, 2013
BY: Hayley Thomas

PASO ROBLES — More local “littles” will be paired with their perfect “bigs” as Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County join with agencies across California to celebrate January’s National Mentor Month.

Thursday, 10 January 2013

"Magic Maker" Rich Ferguson Joins Speakers' Bureau

Rich Ferguson, AKA "The Ice Breaker" "Magic Maker," Rich helps children discover the "magic" in themselves.

He and his Little Brother Joshua were matched for 7 years in San Luis Obispo, California. (See video of his Little Joshua speaking on the impact of their relationship: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZmhJAeFUsc)

Thursday, 27 December 2012

Local Firefighter Helps Young Teen by Becoming his "Big Brother"

KSBY News

By Connie Tran

Firefighters are out in our communities saving lives everyday, but there is one who's touching the life of a young teen, in the most unique way...

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

First Ice Skating Rink in SLO off to a Speedy Start

KCOY.com

By Leah Masuda

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- San Luis Obispo's first ice skating rink is off to a speedy start. Patrons rushed over today, after opening their presents to hit the ice.

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Rink in SLO Expo Center offers wintertime fun today, New Year’s

SantaMariaTimes.com

Residents and guests can work off some Christmas dinner calories today by trying a wintertime activity rarely available on the Central Coast. ... A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County.

Thursday, 29 November 2012

Quotes from National Spokesperson Jamie Foxx

In an exclusive Entertainment Tonight interview aired on Thursday, November 29, 2012, Oscar Award winning actor Jamie Foxx announced that he will serve as Big Brothers Big Sisters' national celebrity spokesperson. See the video, "Jamie Foxx: BigStar, Big Brother"

Quotes from National Spokesperson Jamie Foxx.

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Jamie Foxx Announces Biggest Role Ever: National Spokesperson, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

November 28, 2012 – A small group of teen and pre-teen boys and their mentors joined Oscar Award Winning Actor Jamie Foxx at a private party at his Los Angeles-area home to celebrate the actor’s newest and biggest role ever -- national spokesperson for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America...

Monday, 17 September 2012

SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters Lands Check

KCOY.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – New Frontiers Dairy Team Leader, Erica Nealey and Marketing Manger Dusty Colyer recently presented a check for $2,699 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County Board Members Adam Quaglino and Karen Colombo and Executive Director Anna Boyd-Bucy. Five percent of all sales on July 18th....