Ann Botticelli
Monthly Donor Since July 2014
"Being a Big doesn't fit with my life right now, but I decided to do the next best thing, which is to be a BBBS Match Maker. Match Makers is a monthly giving program that provides steady support to the BBBS agency. Having a stable support system is paramount to a successful Big/Little match. Match Makers provides that sustained stable support."
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We couldn't do what we do without YOU!
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Mahalo to the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, Kauai Chapter and Allocations Committee of the 2016 Visitor Industry Charity Walk for selecting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai as an award recipient. The Kauai Chapter exceeded its fundraising goal of $250,000 by raising $265,411!
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Throughout the month of July, 7-Eleven customers made a BIG impact on our mentoring programs by helping raise $9,100 through spare change donations! Mahalo to all who supported this campaign!
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BIG mahalo to Hawaiian Island Twisters Gymnastics and Little Brother Cordell’s mom, Jennifer, for organizing an amazing match activity on Oahu. Our Bigs and Littles got to have fun on the equipment, learn new stunts, see mind-blowing demonstrations, and eat delicious food (of course)!
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Mahalo to Big Sister and intern Natasha Black for the wonderful tour of the UH campus and sharing her experiences of being a student athlete there. Special thanks to Big Sister Marisa Watanabe and Mom Charlotte for preparing Littles Mika and Lovelle for college life.
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Little Sister Shekinah is the recipient of the $500 Sugoi Scholarship sponsored by former Little Brother Zack Lee, owner of Sugoi Bento & Catering. Sponsoring the annual scholarship is a way of giving back to the program Zack says he grew up in.
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Ocean Legends Full Face Mask Promotion (open to all!) - Calling all ocean lovers! Do you love snorkeling but find it really uncomfortable and inconvenient? Ocean Legends' innovative full face mask allows you to breathe under water just as you would on dry land! Purchase the mask for $49.95 and BBBS will receive 10% of the proceeds.Order online now at oceanlegends.com. IMPORTANT: Be sure to add “BBBS” in the notes section when checking out. Mahalo!
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September 17 & 18: Basketball Clinic (open to 6-18 year olds) Join us from 9am - 3pm at the Pana'ewa Covered Play Courts for a basketball clinic benefiting Hawaii Island United Way. $35 / per participant. Contact Kamea Wong at kwong@bbbshawaii.org for details!
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Join us in December for our annual Breakfast With Santa In partnership with Kauai Family Magazine, Contemporary Flavors Catering and Gaylord’s at Kilohana. Registration information and more details are forthcoming. We hope you can join Santa in games, prizes, and holiday cheer! Contact Kaulana Finn at kfinn@bbbshawaii.org for details.
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September 24: First Annual Miniature Golf Tournament (open to all!) Join us at our first annual miniature golf tournament at Maui Golf & Sports Park from 11am - 6pm. Enjoy a bungee trampoline, rock climbing wall, bumper boats, and of course, mini golf! Contact JD at jd@bigsofmaui.org for more details!
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September 10 & 17: Disco Bowl For Kids’ Sake (open to all!) Grab your friends and come bowling to support our biggest annual fundraiser. This year the theme is "disco" so get groooooovy and click HERE to learn more about how to participate. If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Bri at blovett@bbbshawaii.org.
September 22: Finance Factors Foundation Charity Golf Tournament (open to all!) Join us at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club to help make a BIG difference in the lives of keiki statewide. Contact Brianna at 695-4566 or blovett@bbbshawaii.org if you are interested in learning more about sponsorship or participation!
October 6: Big City Diner Campaign (open to all!) Bring in a flyer (coming soon!) to any Big City Diner location on Oahu for BBBS to receive 10% of the proceeds!
October 13: Ladies Night Out At Alex & Ani (open to all!) Join us for a special ladies night out at Alex & Ani Charity By Design's new location at Ala Moana. Save the date for details to come!
October 15: Monsanto Farm Tour, Kunia, Waipahu (open to matches only) 8:30am-12:30pm including lunch. Contact your Case Manager for more information.
December 10: Breakfast With Santa (open to all!) Join us for our annual Christmas fundraising event at Kualoa Ranch which raises money for scholarships for Littles to attend college. Save the date for details to come!
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