Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri recently partnered with the St. Louis Cardinals to host the first ever Big League Draft. This special evening at Busch Stadium offered Big Brothers and their guy friends an exclusive, behind-the-scenes view of the Cardinals’ organization while giving Big Brothers Big Sisters a chance to recruit much needed Big Brothers.
There are roughly 1,000 children waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister and the majority of those waiting are boys. Roughly 180 potential Big Brothers attended the event. By evening’s end, 106 men expressed interest in volunteering.
Big Brother Marvin Christian is pictured with eight friends he recruited for the Big League Draft: Fred Finley, Glenn Burton, Clayton Pasley, Ken Jubert, Roy Miller, Marvin Christian, David White, Todd Blount and Marty Stamps.
For more information or to apply to be a Big Brother or Big Sister, contact Jacquie Young at 314-361-5900 or jyoung@bbbsemo.org.
