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3rd Annual Hooked on BBBS Fishing Tournament

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Craig Brown, chairman Big Brothers Big Sisters (from left), and Sally Aiello

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Who do we appre-ci-ate?!
By Lisa Hinojosa Caller.com
Sunday, February 17, 2008

CORPUS CHRISTI: More than 100 guests arrived on Jan. 30 at the Radisson Hotel Corpus Christi Beach to honor a deserving cadre. The occasion was Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Appreciation Night. Award recipients included: H-E-B and AEP Texas (Chairman's Leadership Awards); Flint Hills Resources (Corporate Partner of the Year); Martha Ruiz (School-based Big Sister of the Year); Brett Lee (School-based Big Brother of the Year); Sandra Alvarez (Big Sister of the Year); Perry Detore (Big Brother of the Year); Perla Fuentes (High School Big of the Year); Koch Pipeline (Big Champion Award); Malkan Broadcasting (Media Partner Award), and Wal-Mart and Best Buy (Special Recognition Award).

Marlon Brenchez Lashawn Chambers (left), 12, and George "G" Johnson	Marlon Brenchez Lashawn Chambers (left), 12, and George "G" Johnson
Great article on the Caller.com website by Mike Baird. Program gives area youths 'a second family'

THE BIG GIG

Big Brother Perry Detore owns his own company working with area hospitals and cardiologists through the equipment implantation and follow up care of heart patients using pacemakers and defibrillators.

Perry & Ruben

Q: How long have you been a Big Brother?
A: Almost a year and half.

Q: What is the best part about being a Big?
A: Knowing that I make a difference in Ruben's life by giving him something to look forward to: our getting together.

Q: What are the favorite activities you like to do with your Little?
A: Fishing and football games in the yard.

Q: Why should someone consider becoming a Big Brother or Sister?
A: There are a lot of children out there that could benefit for some companionship and friendship. The experience is rewarding not only for the children but the mentor as well.

Q: What is your favorite experience or outing with your little?
A: The first few months of our relationship - watching it develop. Ruben wasn't sure what to expect initially and was a bit stand off-ish. It took about 3-4 months to develop that level of trust - before he realized that I was there just to be his friend. I'm not there to be his father just a good role model and buddy.