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Big Chefs Big Gala

Defenders of Potential

The Big Chefs Big Gala is Northern Nevada’s premier epicurean event where every cocktail, every course, and every auction bid directly supports the organization’s life-changing one-to-one mentorship programs, igniting the power and promise of youth in our community.

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    Match Stories

    Match Story: Little Sister Yamama and Big Sister Miranda

    Miranda and Yamama ‘s friendship started to bloom as soon as they met through our site-based program at Yamama’s school. “I thought [Miranda] was very…

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    Match Story: Little Sister Maria and Big Sister Alejandra

    Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Story: Big Sister Alejandra and Little Sister Maria Flourishing Friendship  Big Sister Alejandra and Little Sister Maria’s connection was so…

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    Match Story: Little Sister Kieliaa and Big Sister Keisha

    Kieliaa and her mom, Boschnee, both truly admire Keisha’s work with the Sheriff’s Office. “To have a Big Sister that is a sheriff’s officer is…

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    Match Story: Little Sister Isabell and Big Sister Diane

    Since they have been matched for so long, Diane has really been watching Isabell grow into an incredible young lady. “When she was younger we…

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    Match Story: Little Sister Brendalynn and Big Sister Melina

    Brendalynn says that being with her Big Sister is fun, and that she really appreciated having Melina’s support to get through her grandpa’s funeral. As…

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    Match Story: Little Brother Julian and Big Brother George

    In the years that they have been matched, George has enjoyed watching Julian grow up, and each says they have learned so much from the…

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    Match Story: Little Brother Giani and Big Brother John

    John strives to incorporate learning into all of their outings, and even picks games that require Giani to practice reading. They also learn practical life…

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    LITTLE BROTHER PELE AND BIG BROTHER BILL

    Pele, 15, and Bill were matched in March 2015. Together they enjoy going to baseball games, visiting museums, and just spending quality time together where…

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    Little Brother Carson and Big Brother Tanner

    Tanner is always there to encourage and support Carson, something that he learned from his own mentor, his father. “[My father’s] outlook on life and…

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