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WE'VE REACHED OUR 75K GOAL! Thank you everyone for your hard work! The BBBS Auction also raised 75% of it's 15k goal, for a grand total of over $86k! Thank you to our participants, donors, and sponsors. The Littles we serve will benefit from your kindness for years to come.

From @baldanilawgroup: "These stats are why we're proud to become a Lead Defender for the 2021 BBBS 10 for $10 fundraiser. I am asking you this – Can I count on you to help me defend the vulnerable children in our community? If so, please give: bbbs-bluegrass.org/10for10

Hey everyone! I'm raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters and am so close to reaching my goal! Can you help by donating $10 or more to my Scavenger Hunt for Kids' Sake campaign? #BBBS #MentoringMatters #SharetheLex secure.qgiv.com:4440

From @baldanilawgroup: "I can talk all day about how gratifying my experience has been with the program. But there are countless Bigs and Littles Matches that are positively changing the trajectory of youth right here in Central KY. Across the board, the stats are there:

From @baldanilawgroup: "As a criminal defense attorney, former 'Big', and current Board Member, every day I see the profound impact BBBS has on the lives of the youth in Kentucky. Youth mentorship, at its core, is the single greatest investment we can make for the future."

A message from @BaldaniLawGroup: "This is attorney Abe Mashni from Baldani Law Group in Lexington, KY. Our team works tirelessly to defend the innocent, seek mercy for those who have made a mistake, and protect our clients' rights. the standards and principles of justice."

Today is the last day to bid in the auction! So far, over $8,000 have been raised in the auction alone! But we still have around 20 items without any bids. There's a huge selection for bourbon lovers, UK fans, and gift ideas for adults AND children! bbbs-bluegrass.org/10for10

We're so grateful for @TraditionalBank's support during these uncertain times. Community relationships like these fund our mission for years to come. You too can be a part of what we do! Visit bbbs-bluegrass.org/10for10 to be a Defender, or to donate.

@TraditionalBank offers high quality service and products that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our customer. They're dedicated to fostering a work environment which encourages, recognizes and rewards employee development, teamwork, commitment and high performance.

@TraditionalBank offers 16 convenient banking centers in Central and Eastern Kentucky. In addition to drive-up banking, most of their lobbies are now open to walk-in traffic.

Meet one of our Leading Defenders, @TraditionalBank! They've been operating in and around Lexington since 1988 and have locations across 7 Kentucky counties. One of the ways they're an active corporate citizen is by supporting the children in their communities through BBBS.

Our Mike Scanlon Leadership Award is given each year to a board member who goes above and beyond. We're proud to hand it to Hilary Angelucci, our Board Chair. You've done so much to support the BBBS mission, and we're happy to recognize you for it. Thank you, Hilary!

Every year, we recognize a vital community partner as the Silvey Community Partner of the Year. For 2021, that partner is DMZ Productions. They've given much of their time and resources to aiding our mission and our Littles. We can't thank you enough!

We're spotlighting our Big Sister of the Year – Bekah Worster and her little, Milo! A huge thank-you to Bekah and all of the Big Sisters that work with us. You help us lift up all of our Littles. We're so glad Milo has you, Bekah!

We're proud to recognize our Big Brother of the Year – Will Jones and his Little, D'mani! Our Bigs are so vital to what we do, and it's crucial to give out credit where it's due. Thank you Will Jones and D'mani!

From @StitesLaw: "Funds raised through this campaign support BBBS’s operations and help advance its goal of changing the lives of children in our community for the better, forever."" Thank you, Stites & Harbison!

From @StitesLaw: "This is Stites & Harbison’s second year as a sponsor of the “10 for $10” campaign, a grass roots effort which provides everyone a way to help BBBS sustain the positive relationships that BBBS fosters between volunteers and youth who need a mentor."

From @StitesLaw: "Not only have Stites & Harbison and its employees fundraised and provided financial support for BBBS for the last several years, but the firm strongly supports my volunteer work with the organization."

One of our Supporting Defenders, Adam Smith, Vice Chair of the Board, on behalf of @StitesLaw, writes: "Stites & Harbison proudly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass and its mission to provide children facing adversity with strong, 1-on-1 mentoring.

From Salomon & Company: "Since COVID, BBBS of the Bluegrass has distributed 1,000’s of meals and several pallets of cleaning supplies and other essentials. Salomon & Company is so happy to be able to continue our ongoing support of this wonderful agency and cause."