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In this Issue |
 Events |
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 Giving Express Program |
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 Troy Aikman Scores Big |
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 Helpful Hiking Tips |
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Encourage others to volunteer now or even make a secure online donation. What a wonderful way to make a difference in the life of a young person!
 EVENTS
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The Big Event
Date: Thursday, October 4; 6 p.m.
Join us at this adults only event at the Venue of Scottsdale as we award our outstanding Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Year and honor our supporters. The event will include a silent auction, dinner and inspiring program emceed by MIX 96.9's Chris Parker and Gina Taylor.
For details, visit here »
Outlet at Anthem Shopping Extravaganza
Date: Saturday, October 13; 10 am - 8pm
Help your favorite Arizona charity while enjoying exclusive store discounts, lunch, beauty treatments, a wine tasting, live musical entertainment, complimentary baggage check, and the opportunity to win over $30,000 in prizes! Purchase your $15 ticket by calling Scott Weesner (602) 393-4133. Ticket proceeds benefit BBBSAZ.
For details, visit here »
Arby's Charity Tour Golf Tournament
Date: Monday, October 29
The Arby's Charity Tour (ACT) at Ancala Country Club in Scottsdale is a modified scramble. Each foursome will play the best ball off of the tee box and then each player will play their own ball to finish out the hole. The event concludes with a banquet dinner and live auction benefiting BBBSAZ. Last year's event sold out, so sign up early. For details, visit here »
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Orientation Date: Monday, October 15; 7p.m.
Join Team Big Brothers Big Sisters during the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008. Train to run or walk and help raise awareness and funds for BBBSAZ. Invite family and friends to participate too!
Register for the information orientation on Monday, Oct. 15 at 7p.m. by contacting Georgia Mauller (602) 393-4131.
For race details, visit here »
New Times 5K Walk
Date: Sunday, November 11; 7:45 a.m.
Mark your calendars for the New Times 5K walk, benefiting BBBSAZ. When you register for $20, you Little can register for free! Registration forms coming soon.
If you are not able to participate in the 5K walk or 10K run, consider volunteering to help with registration the morning of the event. Contact Scott Weesner (602) 393-4133 for details.
For details, visit here »
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Date: Friday, November 23; 2p.m. and 8 p.m.
ASU Gammage is offering a special discount to our Matches during the Nov. 23 opening night of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the world-famous Rockettes. Buy a ticket, get half price off of your Little's ticket using promotional code BBBS at Ticketmaster.com.
Embellish Home Big Brothers Big Sisters Day
Date: Thursday, November 29
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Central Phoenix's newest home furnishings, accessories and gift boutique on November 29, and 20% of all sales will go directly to BBBSAZ.
Embellish Home
914 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85014
Hours: 10am - 8pm
602.277.1499 |
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 GIVING EXPRESS PROGRAM
 TROY AIKMAN SCORES BIG FOR BBBS
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Troy Aikman, the former star of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and three-time Super Bowl winner is still leading winning drives. This time it's a marketing drive to help attract more mentors to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Troy remembers how important his mentor was as a child, so today, he's starring in a new public service announcement, or PSA, for Big Brothers Big Sisters.See the New Troy Aikman PSA »
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 HELPFUL HIKING TIPS
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Those crisp fall days are here, and in most of the country the weather is just perfect for being outside. So what can you do with a young person on a beautiful fall day? How about taking a hike! A good hike can last as little as an hour, and it's some of the best "one on one" time you can enjoy with a young person. Find Helpful Hiking Hints Here » |
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