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Testimonials Dear Caseworker, I just wanted to let you know what a difference the Big Brothers program has made in John's life. Right now, he is working on a speech on the topic of "My Biggest Challenge is..." and he has chosen to write about the difficulties of living without his Dad. What a heartbreak it is to hear his thoughts on why this is still so hard for him no matter how much times goes by. To hear John describe it, the biggest "curse" is not having his Dad be able to teach him the things he probably would have if he was here, and he notes in his speech that Mike (Big Brother) has been a big help with this. I just can't say enough about what having Mike in John's life has meant to him. Whether it is helping John with some projects at his house, or just talking about "guy stuff", the time they spend together is invaluable. I know this time they spend together is starting to shape John as a young man and increase his confidence. Since Christmas, they have started working out together a a local fitness centre, which is very good for John as well. As John says, "No matter how much you love me, Mom, you're just not a guy." I just wanted to express my thanks to the Big Brothers, and let you know that my sincere wish is that every fatherless boy had the opportunity to benefit from the Big Brother experience that John has. Sincerely, Mom
Why I like
having a big brother.... I like having a
big brother because I get to learn new things and I get to have fun at the
same time. If it wasn’t for
George I would have never learned how to skate or even to know how to
swing a golf club. George is
my best friend because he offers his friendship to me and we do fun things
together. Some things we do together are: we go to Sting games, we go
skating at the Germain
arena, we play games of golf in the summer, we go up to his cottage, and
much more. George has made
impact on my life a lot because I always trust him and he has always been
there for me when I need him the most.
************************************ Why I like
having a big brother..... I like having a
Big Brother because he is my good friend.
He spends time with me. He
likes me just because I’m me. We
hang out together. He teaches
me how to do stuff like throw a ball real far.
I helped his build his deck and had fun.
He asked me how I am doing and likes to talk to me. Steve is
teaching me how to golf. He
is the best golfer in the world, almost as good as Mike Weir.
We go to the driving range and he can hit past, 300. I am so glad to have Steve
as my Big Brother! ************************************ Big Brothers
has provided my son with a wonderful experience that he will remember and
cherish for years to come. With
activities planned through Big Brothers such as laser tag, golfing,
“take to the skies” and mini golf (just to name a few), have
provided many enjoyable and appreciated time spent with his Big Brother.
They continue and look forward to weekly visits and phone calls.
The most important thing is the friendship that has developed
between them! Thank you Big
Brothers for this great opportunity!
************************************ My Big Brother Story It is
hard to describe everything that It all began 5 years ago. I was aware of the program and what it did in general. What I needed was some time to think about what were the pros and cons. I soon realized that there were no cons, and questioned myself why I had not done it sooner. The matching process was a breeze, thanks to Big Brothers staff which I found very professional, knowledgeable and supporting. I'll never forget the day I met David and his family. I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. I can imagine he must have felt 100 times more nervous than me. Now when I think of that day it makes me smile. What a small price to pay. What a difference I've seen in this little boy over the last five years. From shy, reserved and a little low on self esteem to happy, outgoing, full of questions and ideas We turn anything to a good time; whether it's swimming, bowling, going to the movies or just hanging out. I love when he asks hundreds of question, it keeps my mind sharp. He confides in me, talks to me about things that he thinks are embarrassing to talk about to his Mom or in his mind are just "man's stuff". When he is happy, I am happy. When he is sad I do anything to help him sort it out. It amazes me how much we influence each other. He is growing (too fast) into a young man who is sensitive yet honest and self confident. It makes me happy that I can make a positive difference in his life by spending a little of my time with him once a week. I couldn't have been matched better and it's hard to imaging not seeing him every week. His Mom Sally is a great support. Very helpful and understanding. I have a great deal of respect for her and how she manages her family's life as a single parent. This also is a great learning experience for me. It gives me a chance to be involved in the community and most of all making a positive impact on the life of another human being. Sincerely, A Big Brother
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