Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area's 2022 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Champion Gavin Maxey receives his trophy from our CEO, Pat Daniel.
We wish Gavin good luck as he goes on to compete for the Scripps National Champion title!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area's 2022 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Champion Gavin Maxey has gone on to the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Here he is signing in at Bee Week.
We wish Gavin good luck as he competes for the Scripps National Champion title!
On May 8, it was "Signing Day" at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area for Big Charlene and her Little Jakiyra and Big Gayle and her Little Rileigh. This is the start of 2 Big 1:1 matches. If you're interested in volunteering to be a Big, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
Sat Apr 30, BBBS of Danville Area Littles, Bigs, and board members attended the Rodney Marsalis' Big Brass Band concert at Pritchett Auditorium. One of the Littles, Demond, commented that he really had a good time even though he had never experienced a jazz concert before. The youth were greeted by Dr. Angela Hairston, DPS, and Mr. Cedric Hairston, PCPS. Thanks to Danville Concert Association for donation of tickets for littles chaperones.
For more information, please call Pat Daniel at (434)773-8394.
On May 1, 2022, BBBS of Danville Area Littles, Malachi, Marquarius, Zedikiah, and Zachariah attended with Big Mike Mondul, Danville's Sheriff, The MJ Experience at the North Theater. Afterwards, the group went to dinner where they had dinner for a King. Thanks to the collaboration that we had with Aces and other board members that we were able to provide tickets to these events.
For more information, please call Pat Daniel at (434)773-8394.
Saturday March 19, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area sponsored the annual Scripps Regional Spelling Bee. Out of 28 registered participants and after 22 rounds, Gavin Maxey from Dan River Middle School emerged as the winner. We wish Gavin good luck as he prepares for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Special thanks to AU CCECC, Tia Yancey, and Dr. Marc Muneal.
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Shelia Williamson Branch and Little, Kaliyah at Black History event in the NC triad. Fred Motley, Danville native, was one of the performers.
On Friday night, December 3, 2021, River District Association held its annual Christmas Tree lighting at the Downtown Plaza. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provided volunteers at three different stations. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700 ext 108.
Popcorn, Candy, Cookies, and Hot Chocolate Stand Volunteers (pictured above): Demond, Pat Daniel, T'kai, Zoya, Nyariah, and Eniyah
Sitting with Santa and Mrs. Claus Volunteers (pictured below): Zoya and Fire Marshall Shelby Irving
Gently Used Coat Drop-Off Volunteers (pictured below): T'kai, Zoya, Pat Daniel, Kelvin Perry, and Demond
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
A Visit from a Little
We love it when our Littles come to visit us! Meco Wiggins stopped by and shared that he graduated from Radford University and is working at Shining Diamonds. Soon, he'll be moving to work for Teach for America in Atlanta, Georgia! #BiggerTogether
2024 Regional Scripps Spelling Bee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Dante Pauley from Tunstall Middle School emerged as the winner. The winning word was toploftical, which means very superior in air or attitude. The winner is able to compete in the National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland May 26-31.
The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and judges who assisted in making this Regional Bee possible. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.
Big Brothers Big Sisters at Capitol Hill
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area CEO Pat Daniel attended BBBS at Capitol Hill Day in Washington DC on February 28, 2024. 115 BBBS agency leaders from 91 agencies from 31 states were in attendance as well as local BBBS affiliate CEO's, National Staff, and BBBS Board of Directors members. Attendees visited 165 congressional and/or senate offices. Pictured with our CEO in the first photo are Sandra Erickson of BBBS Fredericksburg and Ellie Martinez of Richmon, VA to Hampton Roads, VA.
