Coming from a large family PJ O’Connor always felt it was important to give back to the community in any way he could. This is one of the many reasons he signed up to volunteer with BBBS-KC. "I come from a big family of seven. So we have a huge extended family in KC and not having any children of my own I wanted to make a difference in the life of a child in KC. I signed up to be a Big, about six years ago and I have enjoyed the experience tremendously."
Big Brothers Big Sisters names Sporting KC midfielder Roger Espinoza as spokesperson
Roger Espinoza, midfielder for Sporting Kansas City, announced today that he would become a spokesperson for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City (BBBS-KC). Espinoza has been a Big Brother in the BBBS-KC program to a 9-year-old boy named Ethan for one year. Through his involvement as a Big Brother, Espinoza felt a personal connection with the organization and decided that he wanted to do more to support the cause.
Get your tickets to Man 2 Man with Eric Berry and special guests Eric Hosmer & Victor Ortiz
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and hear from Eric Berry of the KC Chiefs, Eric Hosmer of the KC Royals and Boxer Victor Ortiz. At this mens-only event, guys will enjoy a dinner, open bar, cigar emporium, scotch tastings, hear behind the scences sports stories and meet and rub elbows with these extraordinary athletes. Limited space available. Purchase your tickets today. Tickets are $300. Purchase tickets!
Now registering teams for Summer Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012. Get together a group of friends or your team at work and put together a Summer Bowl for Kids' Sake team.
Sign up for Big Brothers Big Sisters' Legacy Golf Invitational
The Legacy Invitational has been designed for community and business leaders as the premier client entertainment golf tournament in our area. Sign your foursome up for Monday, May 21 at Loch Lloyd or Monday, June 4 at The National.
Kansas City Man wins Big Brothers Big Sisters Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City (BBBS-KC) announced today that Scott Cruce, a Kansas City Big Brother, has been selected as the 2012 Missouri Big Brother of the Year. This is the third consecutive year that a Kansas City Big Brother has received this award. Cruce is currently Director of Recruitment at BBBS-KC and has created an outstanding impact in the lives of kids in Kansas City.
Eric Berry to host event featuring Eric Hosmer and Victor Ortiz to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City
Kansas City Chief Safety and Pro Bowler Eric Berry will be hosting his second annual Man 2 Man event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City (BBBS-KC) on Thursday, April 19 at Arrowhead’s North Club. This year his guests will include new BBBS-KC spokesperson and Kansas City Royal Eric Hosmer and Welterweight boxer Victor Ortiz. Steven St. John of WHB 810 Radio will co-host the night with Eric Berry and Kansas City Star Sports Columnist Sam Mellinger will share his personal experience as a Big Brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
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