Author: BPLP Executive Director

Aiden

Posted BPLP Executive Director

Aiden is 8 and lives with his mom and sisters.  Unfortunately, his dad in not in his life.  Aiden would like to be a police officer when he grows up.  Aiden wants his Big Pal to know that he likes to play video games, go swimming, and eat chicken nuggets.  If he had three wishes, Aiden would like to have a watch, every kind of toy in the universe, and to have $100.25.

By becoming a Big Pal, you’ll get the chance to be a kid again by mentoring a Little Pal like Aiden. Big and Little Pals spend few hours each week together doing normal, everyday activities like playing video games or just hanging out. These little moments can turn into life-changing, impactful friendships. Visit bigpals.org or call 402-563-1081 and become a Big Pal today.

Ready to become a Big Pal? Fill out the application to volunteer.

Athena

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Athena is an eight-year-old girl who lives with her mom, sister and brother. Athena likes to cook and has made her family cheese tortillas and eggs. She also enjoys soccer and t-ball. Athena’s favorite thing to do at school is to have recess and read.  She especially likes popup books. If she had three wishes, Athena would like to have a magic horn like a unicorn, wings so she can fly, and a rainbow mane and tail.

By becoming a Big Pal, you’ll get the chance to be a kid again by mentoring a Little Pal like Athena. Big and Little Pals spend few hours each week together doing normal, everyday activities like cooking or just hanging out. These little moments can turn into life-changing, impactful friendships.

Ready to become a Big Pal? Fill out the application to volunteer.

Jackson

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Jackson is seven and lives with his mom and little sister. He enjoys playing on a baseball team and says he is also good at soccer, tennis and track. When Jackson grows up, he wants to be a police officer and he knows that if he works hard in school, he can achieve that goal. He is a big fan of superheroes, particularly Batman and Spiderman. If he could have three wishes, Jackson said he’d like a dog, a cat and a pet fish.

By becoming a Big Pal, you’ll get the chance to be a kid again by mentoring a Little Pal like Jackson. Big and Little Pals spend few hours each week together doing normal, everyday activities like playing catch or just hanging out. These little moments can turn into life-changing, impactful friendships.

Ready to become a Big Pal? Fill out the application to volunteer.

Cameron

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Cameron is a 13-year-old boy who lives with his dad and brother, and, unfortunately, he does not get to see his mom very often. He loves to play soccer and wants to be a professional soccer player when he grows up. Cameron would like to find a Big Pal who would play soccer with him, take him fishing and maybe teach him how to play hockey. Cameron is a fan of the St Louis Cardinals and likes to play Minecraft.

 

With just a few hours each week, you can give a kid like Cameron the gift of your friendship. By simply changing his perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing his life. And sometimes it’s as simple as going fishing or just hanging out together.

 

Ready to become a Big Pal? Fill out the application to volunteer.