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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area Celebrates 50th Anniversary

October 25, 2023

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area celebrated our 50th Birthday on June 22 at Woodrow Wilson Services Center. Guests for the event included Danville's Mayor Alonzo Jones. Bigs, Littles, parents, current board members, and school board staff attended the event.

Other volunteers supported the event as well. Every celebrant left the event with swag: 2023 glasses, bags, water bottles, and tshirts. There would not be a party without birthday cake, ice cream, and snacks. Plus, the youth took home treat bags.

Our organization was founded by Judge Spiros Skendaris in June 1973 with our first Executive Director being Paul Reavis. The first Board Chairperson was James Greiner, former director of Danville Parks and Rec.

Turning 50 is a "Big Thing." For more info, call 434-773-8394.

CEO Pat Daniel Attends BBBSA Bigger and Better National Conference

October 25, 2023

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Pictured below: Pat Daniel, from BBBS of Danville Area, spends times at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference with CM Consulting staff. Conference held in Anaheim, CA near Disneyland.

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Pat Daniel learns how to make BBBS of Danville Area Bigger and Better at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's National Conference in Anaheim, CA.

Pictured below: Pat Daniel, CEO from Danville, VA; Artis Stevens, BBBSA CEO; and Jayne Lett, CEO from Marquette, MI. For more info about BBBS, please call 434-773-8394.

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2023 Fire Safety Workshop

May 25, 2023

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a Fire Safety Workshop on Tuesday, May 23 at Calvary Baptist Church. Three firefighters from Station #1 gave information about what an emergency is and who to call. The participants got to see what "turn out" gear and the truck itself were all about. Thirty four people enjoyed the presentation and dinner afterwards. For more info, call Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

2023 Regional Spelling Bee

March 20, 2023

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area (BBBS of Danville Area) held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Twenty-six youth from Danville Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools, and Sacred Heart Catholic School participated in the Bee.

After nine rounds, Kamsiychuwu Ezgwu, 6th grader at OT Bonner Middle School, Danville, VA emerged as the winner. The winning word was epidermis. The winner is now on his way to National Harbor for the National Spelling Bee during Memorial Day week.

The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. Two of the judges were past winners of the Bee. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and other judge who were from the Averett University family. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.

Averett University Athletics Kids Day

March 14, 2023

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Saturday, April 1, Averett University Athletics will host Kids Day. Registration is free. Check out the flyer for more details.

BBBS Attends One Team One Dream

February 24, 2023

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On Saturday, February 18, BBBS of Danville Area CEO Pat Daniel, Board Member and Sheriff Mondul, and Littles Davian and Caliyah attended the One Team One Dream gala. The black tie affair highlighted the lives of the Edmund brothers and the charities they support. Keynote speaker was Bud Foster, former Defensive Coach for VT. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

Big and Little Attend the Storytelling Festival

February 16, 2023

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On Saturday, February 11, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History hosted the Storytelling Festival, an annual Black History event. Pictured in the first photo is Fred Motley, a presenter and sponsor. Pictured in the second photo are Big Sheila Williamson-Branch and her Little Caliyah.

Little Visits Orlando for Marching Band

February 14, 2023

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One of our Littles, Marquarius Ferrell, is on a Marching Band Trip for GWHS to Orlando, Florida. He left Wednesday and will be returning Sunday. So far, he's visited Universal Theme Park and Disney World.

BBBS Hall of Fame 2022

January 4, 2023

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BBBS of Danville Area held its inaugural BBBS Hall of Fame 2022 Luncheon on Tues, Dec 13 at Southside Community Learning Center, DRHA. The luncheon included the keynote speaker, Mayor Alonzo Jones. 10 people who made significant contributions to BBBS of Danville Area were recognized. Dr. Edward White, Arlene Creasy, Sheriff Michael Mondul, Sander Wingate, Curtis Carrington, Tanya Hilliard, Dr. Angela Hairston, John Gilstrap, John Moody, and Founder Judge Spiros Skendaris. Next year, our organization will celebrate 50 years of service in the city of Danville and Pittsylvania County. For more info, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

BBBS CEO Pat Daniel is pictured with Doctor Edward White. Doctor Edward White is holding his award for 30 years of service as a Board Member, Chairperson, and Treasurer.

BBBS CEO Pat Daniel is pictured with John Moody. John Moody is holding his award for 7 years of service as a Board Member and Consistent Donor.

BBBS CEO Pat Daniel is pictured with Sander Wingate. Sander Wingate is holding her award for 15 years of service as a Board Secretary and Big Sister.

BBBS CEO Pat Daniel is pictured with Tanya Hilliard. Tanya Hilliard is holding her award for 5 years of service and 2022's "Secret Santa."

2022 Annual Pancake Breakfast

January 4, 2023

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Saturday, Dec 3, BBBS and SOVAH Health held the Annual Pancake Breakfast. Attendees were Bigs, Littles, family members, parents, and volunteers. Special guest Janeen Edmunds provided music. Special thanks to SOVAH hospital executives and staff for their assistance. We look forward to next year's event.