Local Community Leaders Partner with Youth for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa’s Game Show

Des Moines, IA (December 19, 2024) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) will host its 3^rd Annual “Big Little Game Show” on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Grand View University’s Viking Theatre. This fun-filled game show is free to attend and open to the public.

The Big Little Game Show is BBBSIA’s annual event to showcase the power of mentoring youth in the community. Watch teams of Littles, Bigs, and Community Leaders compete in exciting games, like Generation Gap and Friendly Feud. Cheer on the teams as they battle it out for the #1 spot!

BBBSIA CEO, Bridget Cravens-Neely, is enthusiastic about the upcoming Big Little Game Show. "Our Littles are truly inspiring, and we’re excited to give them the chance to shine in such a fun and engaging way. This event is a perfect example of how youth mentoring helps unlock the incredible potential in our young people, which is at the heart of everything we do at BBBSIA. I invite everyone to come out and be part of this memorable experience."

For the 2^nd year in a row, the game show will be hosted by Laryssa Leone of Local 5 News team and a Champion of BBBSIA’s “I Am Enough” mentoring program. All proceeds raised benefit Future Pathways, BBBSIA’s mentoring program serving 18-25 year-olds in the community.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Thursday, January 9 at Grand View University’s Viking Theatre
• Reception (with heavy hors d'oeuvres): 5:00 – 6:00pm
• Game Show: 6:00 – 8:00pm
• Tickets are FREE. Please reserve online at https://www.bbbsia.org/big-little-game-show/.

Corporate sponsorships and individual donations are available and welcomed. Please contact Lauryn Nystrom at lnystrom@bbbsia.org.
 
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
For over 56 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) has continuously dedicated itself to serving youth (Littles), ages 5-24, through professionally supported mentoring relationships with adults (Bigs) in Central Iowa. As a prominent youth mentoring organization in Central Iowa, BBBSIA’s mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Please visit bbbsia.org or call 515-288-9025 to learn how YOU can join our village.