Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Oregon has a long-standing tradition of cultivating strong and caring friendships through careful matching of “Bigs” and “Littles” in the community. We recently received a letter from Danny Frank about his experience. He tells us:
During our match, we had some wonderful adventures together including skiing at Mt. Bachelor, hiking in the Cascades, watching movies, riding bikes, bowling, and playing video games. I also had a blast watching Will play goalie on the Bend Senior High soccer team. We had deep conversations about school, relationships, parents, and other important life issues. When I left Bend for Minnesota, leaving Will was one of the more difficult aspects of the move.
Years later, I still consider Will a part of my family. He’s all grown up, a sponsored skier, professional photographer and filmmaker, bartender, guitar player and singer for the band Dusty Bones, and all-around avid adventurer. Truly a stand-up guy. I am so proud of the man Will is today, and I like to think that our friendship played some small part in who he has become. Even though we live thousands of miles away, our friendship remains a strong and important part of my life.
