Letter from a Mother Dear Big Brothers, The Big Brother match has been a true blessing to us. My son’s Big Brother Jacob* has “completed” our small family. The bond he and my son have is one I longed for, hoped for and prayed for, but truly did not think would ever be possible. Then our Big Brother came into our lives. He has given so much to my son – I sincerely do not know where we would be without him. He has taught my son so many important, valued life lessons. His moral/ethical/spiritual foundation is almost identical
important, and irreplaceable. I will never be able to
to mine, so it is a perfect, easy, and natural fit.
begin to thank Big Brothers for the amazing work they
I have watched my son grow and thrive and blossom.
do. Further, without volunteers, without young men like
Of course there are many aspects to my son’s growth,
Jacob stepping forward, none of this would be possible.
but the role his Big Brother plays is truly critical,
It is a tremendous commitment and takes time, and I know in this day and age, time is a valuable commodity. Having said that, I firmly believe that the mutual benefit is something that would so greatly enhance the lives of
“I will forever be grateful to Big Brothers. Our Big Brother Jacob is amazing – our special ‘Earth Angel!’”
both “Bigs” and “Littles” that the time invested would pay off dramatically! Joy McCathry, Mom*
*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of our families BIG BROTHERS OF GREATER VANCOUVER | ANNUAL REPORT - FISCAL 2015 15