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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORING MENTORING FOR YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
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Oh, What a Big Night!
Thank you for supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters This year our fall fundraiser went virtual! Big Night In was held on Friday, October 16 and while we missed seeing everyone in person, we certainly felt the excitement and energy of everyone who attended. Thank you for investing in our mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships. Your support ensured that area youth have a caring and committed mentor in their life. |
Please contact Diane Brown, dbrown@bigbrobigsis.com, with any questions or interest in joining our Gala Committee for 2021!
MEET KEVIN AND EFTON | WATCH THEIR FULL STORY
Little Brother Efton and Big Brother Kevin McQueen, Co-CEO of CapTech Ventures, Inc., have been in each other’s lives for over 10 years now. They were matched when Efton was in elementary school through our Site-based mentoring program. They quickly fell into an easy rhythm of throwing a football on the playground and eating lunch together at school. The two connected over their passion for sports and enjoyed talking about their favorite teams.
Unfortunately, less than one year into the match, it had to be closed. Efton had to testify in court due to the death of his younger brother and Efton’s family lawyer recommended he not have contact with anyone else. Having already formed a bond, Kevin assured Efton that everything would be alright and, although they could no longer meet, would sent him notes to show his support, one of which included a Pittsburg Steelers Terrible Towel. Reflecting the moment, Efton said, “It just made me forget about everything. Just that one towel from my Big Brother, it kept me going.”
As soon as it was allowed, Efton requested to be matched with Kevin again, and the pair haven’t looked back since. In May 2020, Efton graduated from the Steward School in Richmond and was ranked as the #18 basketball prospect in the country. He is currently enrolled at IMG Academy in Florida, a preparatory school for the world’s most dedicated student-athletes.
The relationship between Kevin and Efton goes well beyond mentoring. They have profoundly changed each other’s lives and consider each other, and each other’s family, their own. We celebrated them not only at Big Night In, but all year round as true Defenders of Potential. Thanks to Kevin and Efton for joining us at Big Night in as the 2020 featured match.
Unfortunately, less than one year into the match, it had to be closed. Efton had to testify in court due to the death of his younger brother and Efton’s family lawyer recommended he not have contact with anyone else. Having already formed a bond, Kevin assured Efton that everything would be alright and, although they could no longer meet, would sent him notes to show his support, one of which included a Pittsburg Steelers Terrible Towel. Reflecting the moment, Efton said, “It just made me forget about everything. Just that one towel from my Big Brother, it kept me going.”
As soon as it was allowed, Efton requested to be matched with Kevin again, and the pair haven’t looked back since. In May 2020, Efton graduated from the Steward School in Richmond and was ranked as the #18 basketball prospect in the country. He is currently enrolled at IMG Academy in Florida, a preparatory school for the world’s most dedicated student-athletes.
The relationship between Kevin and Efton goes well beyond mentoring. They have profoundly changed each other’s lives and consider each other, and each other’s family, their own. We celebrated them not only at Big Night In, but all year round as true Defenders of Potential. Thanks to Kevin and Efton for joining us at Big Night in as the 2020 featured match.
Thank You to Our Big Night In Sponsors!
AP Group - Platinum Sponsor
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Dominion Energy - Platinum Sponsor
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RiTek Solutions - Gold Sponsor
CapTech Ventures - Silver Sponsor
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VCU Health - Silver Sponsor
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A&M Events - Catering Partner
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Tile Creative + Production - Creative Sponsor
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Questions about Big Night In? Email Diane Brown
or call us at (804)261-4940
or call us at (804)261-4940