Fundraising dinner supports Big Brothers Big Sisters and children facing adversity
October 29, 2013 Clinton, IA: One of the Midwest's best lounge acts, the Midwest Dueling Pianos, returns to entertain the guests on November 23 during the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clinton's annual fundraising dinner.
The Dueling Pianos fundraiser, in it's 3rd year, helps raise funds to start something to change the life of an area child forever. The event includes a buffet dinner featuring carved sirloin, pork loin and more; a 3 hour interactive and comedic dueling pianos show; plus a silent auction and dessert dash. Some of the silent auction items include a getaway to Chicago, Walt Disney World tickets and even signed music paraphernalia from Charity Fundraising. All the proceeds help Big Brothers Big Sisters provide children facing adversity in Clinton County and Fulton, IL with staff-supported, long-term, one-to-one mentoring friendships.
"After the success of last year's event and all the great compliments I heard, it was easy inviting the Midwest Dueling Pianos team back for this year's dinner," said Kellie Hillis, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters. "If you missed them last year, then you won't want to miss out this year. We've made improvements and additions, so it's sure to be a fun evening."
Tickets are $50 a person and are available for purchase at www.bbbsclinton.org, by emailing director@bbbsclinton.org or by calling Big Brothers Big Sisters at 563-243-4223.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clinton makes a difference in the lives of children and youth and empowers them to realize their highest potential by providing professionally guided one-to-one relationships with caring adults. Through mentoring, we positively impact individuals, families, schools and communities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, holds itself accountable for children in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, including educational success; avoidance of risky behaviors; and higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. Partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children ("Littles") with screened volunteer mentors ("Bigs") and monitors and supports these one-to-one mentoring matches in building safe, enduring relationships. With about 350 agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves nearly 630,000 children, volunteers and families. Learn how you can positively impact a child's life, donate or volunteer or join a BFKS event near you at BigBrothersBigSisters.org.
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