Appreciation Paid to Big Brothers and Sisters

Big Brothers, Big Sisters hosted its annual Appreciation Dinner at Bryan Place Aug 4.

Many were awarded for their efforts in the program this year. Kyle Shumaker and Jacklyn Krushensky took home Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year. Executive Director Mollie Crooks said they showed their commitment to children’s well being to earn the title.

“In this case Jacklyn had a pretty big impact in Seth’s life,” said Crooks. “Seth is a young man who is autistic and so she was willing to take on that challenge and set a goal to work work with him to help him achieve goals and we’re very proud that Seth is graduating high school this year. Our big Brother of the year is quite a wonderful story. His little brother had waited several months, many many months before we had the big brother for him and the two have just been inseparable. ”

Crooks said everyone in Big Brothers, Big Sisters should be proud of their work this year.

“What we want to do just acknowledge how everybody that supports Big Brothers, Big Sisters, how important they are in helping us to see that children succeed in life and yes a few people may be getting awards this evening but actually we have a whole room full of people who deserve awards just for their generosity,” said Crooks. “Both their time, their money, their talents that they contribute to Big Brothers, Big Sisters. We certainly couldn’t do it without them.”

The night featured a dinner and ceremony to give all involved a chance to spend the night reveling in another successful year.