Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts Successful Holiday Party

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida hosted a successful Holiday Party this past Saturday for 150 children, volunteers and parents. Over 300 toys and gifts were donated by local community members and businesses to the children, who might not receive gifts from elsewhere this holiday season. Bigs, Board Members and volunteers were honored for their role in changing the lives of local children, and Gator football players John Brantley, Duke Lemmens, and Rick Burgess signed autographs and took pictures with the kids. Even Santa Claus made a special visit!

Thanks to everyone who donated, volunteered, or spread the word about the toy drive. Please support these local businesses who made the Holiday Party happen and put smiles on the faces of over 80 kids!

St. Augustine Church – www.staugustine-uf.org

The Independent Florida Alligator – www.alligator.com

Insite Magazine – www.insitemagazine.com

Skate Station – www.skatestationfunworks.com

Gator Brite Teeth Whitening – www.davinciteethwhitening.com

Trademark Cinemas – www.gatorcinemas.com

Michaels – www.michaels.com

Titletown Textbooks – www.titletowntextbooks.com

Barnes and Noble – www.barnesandnoble.com

Skate Mania – Ocala, Florida

Regal Gainesville Cinema 14 – www.regmovies.com

United Way of North Central Florida – www.unitedwayncfl.org

The Breve’ Group

Red Lobster – www.redlobster.com

Royal Park Stadium 16 Theater – www.regmovies.com

Shands Department of Women’s Health

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