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FORT WAYNE – The sold-out 22nd annual Brad Miller Gala, Auction and Golf Outing was a proud moment for Big Brothers Big Sisters this past weekend after raising over $750,000 in total for matches in its one-to-one mentoring program.
This outcome would not have been possible without the generosity and commitment to change from Brad Miller, community partners and sponsors, donors, volunteers and community members who attended, according to a news release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Indiana.
Matched with his Big Brother Dewey Forbes in 1985, Brad Miller’s life was forever changed, and after his successful NBA career, he committed to giving back to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Now, Dewey and Brad still spend time together in the outdoors like they did 40 years ago and aid this three-day event, which aims to create more matches.
Presented by CME Construction, Indiana Physical Therapy, McCampbell Enterprises and Pro Resources Staffing Services, the Gala and Auction took place this past Saturday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. With over 300 showcases and donors across 12 different counties in Northeast Indiana, the night was a soaring success, stated the release. This night garnered almost 1,000 attendees who showed up to support the cause and try to win these showcases. David Garibaldi, the guest entertainer of the Gala & Auction, brought yet another performance to the event. The standout paintings were of Ryne Sandberg, Post Malone and a tribute to Mayor Henry.
The Sunday and Monday Golf Outings took place at Glendarin Hills Golf Club and Noble Hawk Golf Links, respectively. Three golf teams tied for the first-place score of 70, which led to a playoff for first place. Diversified Pattern Team 1 took home the grand prize.
For anyone who missed this year’s events, stay tuned for next year’s Brad Miller Gala, Auction and Golf Outing. To get involved right now, Big Brothers Big Sisters is always looking for opportunities to give work presentations about its mission, donors and volunteers for its events and programs, and Bigs for the 300+ Waiting List Littles across the 10 counties it serves.
Big Brothers Big Sisters extends its warmest gratitude to Brad Miller, the attendees, donors, sponsors, and volunteers who made this fantastic outcome possible, helping children across Northeast Indiana find mentors to help ignite their potential, stated the release.
To learn more about getting involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters or being a part of this event next year, contact Shelley Schwab at 260-203-3332 or michelle.schwab@bbbsnei.org.
