Colleen and Hannah, although not by blood, are sisters by heart thanks to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program. Colleen has no children of her own and wanted to be able to keep up with today’s youth. Fourteen year old Hannah joined in the program once her siblings had grown up and moved away. She wanted someone to be close with, to do fun things with, and to have someone to talk to. The two were able to have a very strong bond, and both being from Derby added to their relationship.
Hannah and Colleen go on many exciting adventures together. They have gone to the Barnum Museum, Mystic Aquarium, mini-golf, the movies, out to dinner, and Chuck E Cheese. Other days the two just get together at Colleen’s house to relax and talk. Hannah helps her with chores, attends family events with Colleen, and talks to her on the phone every Tuesday night. The two sisters agree that they have a give and take relationship. They are able to confide in each other, talk about issues, and share a sense of humor, filling their lives with laughter.
Colleen strongly urges anyone with a little free time in their life to join the program and become a big sister. It gives you the opportunity to stay in touch with today’s youth and to reach out and help a child. Hannah is a fun loving girl who bakes, draws, and is interested in science and weather. She too urges other kids to get involved. She really enjoys the bond that she and Colleen share and recommends everyone without siblings or someone they feel close with to get a big brother or sister.
Click here to see their video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KraMdgbCmt0&eurl=http://valleyunitedway.com/Faces/Sisters.htm
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