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Big Brothers Big Sisters of WI Shoreline Announces Partnership with Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler and NFL Inspire Change to Draft Mentors and Support Youth along Wisconsin Shoreline

Date and Time:

February 28, 2023

SHEBOYGAN, WI - Big Brothers Big Sisters of WI Shoreline (BBBS) is teaming up with Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler and the NFL Inspire Change initiative to empower youth through mentorship. While the NFL is drafting the next generation of players, BBBS is drafting the next generation of mentors.

 

LeRoy Butler, a former All-Pro safety and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer, is known for his philanthropic work, and is a champion for mentoring programs that aim to positively impact children's lives.

 

"I'm honored to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of WI Shoreline to help empower youth through mentorship," Butler said. "As a former professional athlete, I know firsthand the impact that a positive role model can have on a young person's life. By drafting more mentors, especially men, we can help give kids, the tools they need to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams."

 

Denise Wittstock, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of WI Shoreline, is enthusiastic about the partnership and the impact that the campaign will have on young people in their community.

 

"We are so excited at the potential for this campaign.  As someone dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children, we couldn’t be luckier to have LeRoy Butler as a partner," said Wittstock. "By sharing the importance of mentoring in the words of so many admired around the NFL, we hope to inspire more people, especially men, to become mentors and join our Big Brothers and Big Sisters team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of young people and help them reach their full potential."

 

Currently, there are 165 youth waiting for mentors in Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties, with 67 percent of those being boys.

 

To motivate potential mentors, Butler and BBBS partnered on a video series highlighting the need in our communities. You can watch it online at www.bigdraftwi.org.

 

Individuals interested in becoming a mentor can visit www.bigdraftwi.org to learn more and sign up to become a Big Brother or Big Sister today.

 

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wisconsin Shoreline:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of WI Shoreline is a non-profit organization that creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

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