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Option 2: Flying Pig Guests
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Join us for the Flying Pig Marathon to support Tony Anderson's 51st marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio!Option 2 includes a M4K shirt & shoelace...
$124 raised
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Option 1: Flying Pig Guests
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Join us for the Flying Pig Marathon bus travels to support Tony Anderson's 51st marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio!Saturday, May 2ndDepart from...
$469 raised
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One Donation. One Little's Potential.
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One Donation. One Child's Potential.Thank YOU for standing with us to defend the potential of children in our community. Your donation of...
Bigs Christmas Party
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Tuesday, December 10thThe Boathouse Restaurant5:30PM: Bigs Board & Alumni6:00PM: Christmas PartyEnjoy Hors d' Oeuvres & Dessert.Cash Bar ...
$0 raised
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Bigs Social: The Future of Potential
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JOIN BIGS FOR COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES & SPIRITS AND DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN DEFEND THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN IN CHARLEVOIX & EMMET COUN...
$0 raised
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Bowl for Kids' Sake 2019 HS
Team Campaign
Become a Defender of Potential!We're not just looking for bowlers this year - we're looking for Defenders of Potential! Join us and defen...
$8,081 raised
(80%)
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Bowl for Kids' Sake 2019 TC
Team Campaign
Become a Defender of Potential!We're not just looking for bowlers this year - we're looking for Defenders of Potential! Join us and defen...
Junior Guillen
Jen Wallace-Miller
Adam
David Hricik
David Hricik
Tyler Lalley
Brian Gallagher
Travis Sizeland
Cathy Marrow
Mike Kent
Teresa Winship
Jeremy J Wood
Patty Luther
Robert Mittelstaedt
Michelle Antcliff
Lennie O'Brien
Robert Mittelstaedt
Michelle Antcliff
$91,510 raised
(91%)
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Bigs Year End Campaign
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One Donation = One Child's Potential.Thank you for considering standing with us to defend the potential of Little's in our community thro...
#GivingTuesday
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One Donation = One Child's Potential.Thank you for considering standing with us to defend the potential of Little's in our community thro...
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2018
Team Campaign
Who was your childhood hero? Was it your mom, your dad, your favorite teacher or a coach?Bowl for Kids' Sake is your chance to honor...
Dave Gerathy
Cynthia Lamberson
Frank Babrick
Nancy Campbell
Sasha
Bret Keefe
Christie Ward -Strahan
Amanda Bomers
Mckenzie Carroll
Amy Hogan
Lindsay Eade
Dean Grill
Susannah Pfeifer
Hilary Harrington
McKenzie Carroll
Lindsay Eade
Cynthia Lamberson
Frank Babrick
Nancy Campbell
Sasha
Bret Keefe
Christie Ward -Strahan
Amanda Bomers
Mckenzie Carroll
Amy Hogan
Lindsay Eade
Dean Grill
Susannah Pfeifer
Hilary Harrington
McKenzie Carroll
Lindsay Eade
$10,509 raised
(70%)
22
Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2018
Team Campaign
Who was your childhood hero? Was it your mom, your dad, your favorite teacher or a coach?Bowl for Kids' Sake is your chance to honor...
David Hricik
Kennard Weaver
Lisa Drake Groleau
Christa Hoyt
Mike Kent
Ruby Iadeluca
Noah Jurik
Kellie Sergent
Teresa Winship
Marrisa Bennett
Lana Payne
Laurie Johnston
Holly Hack
Rick Ohle
Dee-Dee Burch
Ted Schweitzer
Teresa Winship
$72,202 raised
(72%)
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Kones for Kids 2018
Campaign
Kones for Kids. Ice Cream with a Purpose. Kones for Kids was created by Ron Smith, an amazing Big Brother and the HR Director at Bill Mar...
Max Anderson
Cecilia Chesney
Betsy Rees
Dennis Prout
Eric Nittolo
mark steiner
Lindsey Petersen
Denise Price
Jeanne Asher
Emily Torrence
Wendy Irvin
Diann West
Robert Manville
Barbara Johnson
Krista MacArthur
Steven & Linda Wade
Dennis Prout
Eric Nittolo
mark steiner
Lindsey Petersen
Denise Price
Jeanne Asher
Emily Torrence
Wendy Irvin
Diann West
Robert Manville
Barbara Johnson
Krista MacArthur
Steven & Linda Wade
$7,612 raised
(63%)
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National 24-Hour Challenge
Campaign
On June 17th & 18th, Rich Budek will be biking with a purpose as he conquers the National 24-Hour Challenge which is a personal best,...
$0 raised
(0%)
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Team 5/3 for Mud, Sweat and Beers
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On May 6th, Team 5/3 will be biking with a purpose as they conquer the annual Mud, Sweat and Beers Mountain Bike Race.Team 5/3's goal is ...
David Shooltz
Peggy Bisher
Ryan and Steph Rockafellow
Amanda Davenport
Karen O'Connor
Michael Robinson
Stephen Robinson
Beth Dangel
Patricia Robinson
Stephanie Powers
Jesse Obert
Megan Love
Allison Limbert
David Payne
Stephen Robinson
Michael O'Connor
Ryan and Steph Rockafellow
Amanda Davenport
Karen O'Connor
Michael Robinson
Stephen Robinson
Beth Dangel
Patricia Robinson
Stephanie Powers
Jesse Obert
Megan Love
Allison Limbert
David Payne
Stephen Robinson
Michael O'Connor
$577 raised
(48%)
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Traverse City Office's May "Casual for a Cause"
Campaign
Thank you for supporting May's "Casual for a Cause" campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters!Your gift WILL make a real difference in t...
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2017
Team Campaign
Who was your childhood hero?Was it your mom, your dad, your favorite teacher or a coach?Bowl for Kids' Sake is your chance to honor a her...
Chrissie
Sharon Myers
Josie
Kayla Magee
Corbin Donaldson
Kathryn Erber
Cynthia Lamberson
Stephen Robinson
Nancy Campbell
Dylan Swan
Joe VanKalker
Cynthia Lamberson
Susannah Pfeifer
Christie Ward -Strahan
Gary Swaney
Frank Babrick
Sharon Myers
Josie
Kayla Magee
Corbin Donaldson
Kathryn Erber
Cynthia Lamberson
Stephen Robinson
Nancy Campbell
Dylan Swan
Joe VanKalker
Cynthia Lamberson
Susannah Pfeifer
Christie Ward -Strahan
Gary Swaney
Frank Babrick
$10,664 raised
(71%)
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Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2017
Team Campaign
Who was your childhood hero? Was it your mom, your dad, your favorite teacher or a coach?Bowl for Kids' Sake is your chance to honor...
Michael Rodes
Ben Williams
Debby Werthmann
Sheri Theobald
Mike Kent
Stephanie Gilbert Lord
Erick Tengelitsch
Bradly Vance
Maureen Harty
Ruby Iadeluca
Tina Drake
Kellie Sergent
Teresa Winship
Ted Schweitzer
Gary Swaney
Meghan Hawley
Erick Tengelitsch
Teresa Winship
$94,758 raised
(94%)
420
The Big Little Hero Race
Campaign
Northwestern Michigan College business students are teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan to give you an oppo...
Kones for Kids
Campaign
Kones for Kids. Ice Cream with a Purpose. Kones for Kids was created by Ron Smith, an amazing Big Brother and the HR Director at Bill Mar...
Ruby Iadeluca
Tonya Jacobs
Jennifer Seman
Melanie Berden
Dennis Prout
Theresa Damman
Darryl Lesoski
Alise Roggenbeck
Alison Libbett
Dan Reed
Ashley Fortuna
Spencer Schmerheim
Collin Reece
Emily Sullivan
Jeanne Asher
Greg Matyas
Jennifer Seman
Melanie Berden
Dennis Prout
Theresa Damman
Darryl Lesoski
Alise Roggenbeck
Alison Libbett
Dan Reed
Ashley Fortuna
Spencer Schmerheim
Collin Reece
Emily Sullivan
Jeanne Asher
Greg Matyas
$4,665 raised
(46%)
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Safety Net's "Casual for a Cause"
Campaign
Thank you for supporting Safety Net's 2017 "Casual for a Cause" campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters!Your gift WILL make a real differen...
Marathon4Kids
Campaign
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria RobinsonThis mantra is the core...
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2016 Back to the 80's
Team Campaign
Bowl for Kids' Sake is an easy and fun way to make a difference in the lives of local kids. As our signature fundraiser, Bowl for Kids' e...
Tom Burley
Rhonda Skippergosh
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW MI
Katie Smith
vicki hobey
Denise Evans
Courtney Doernenburg
Julie Sydow
Ashlee Herrington
Rhonda Skippergosh
Morgan Glaser
Chris Schlappi
Caitlyn Birch
Kayla Brown
Alisha Bott
Jason
Katie Smith
vicki hobey
Denise Evans
Courtney Doernenburg
Julie Sydow
Ashlee Herrington
Rhonda Skippergosh
Morgan Glaser
Chris Schlappi
Caitlyn Birch
Kayla Brown
Alisha Bott
Jason
$9,775 raised
(65%)
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Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2016 Back to the 80's
Team Campaign
Bowl for Kids' Sake is an easy and fun way to make a difference in the lives of local kids. As our signature fundraiser, Bowl for Kids' e...
Suzi Brzezinski
Dana Pratt
Andre Bushell
Tina Willingham
David Bleich
Sheri Theobald
The Center for Plastic Surgery of Northern Michigan
Victoria Magnan
Jennifer Guttmann Holik
Lorri Philo Schneider
Mike Kent
Toni Sober
Kirk Bergsma
Suki Jacobs
Denise Kay Zeigler Rusinowski
Ted Schweitzer
$82,172 raised
(82%)
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Dana Pratt
Andre Bushell
Tina Willingham
Michael Rodes
David Bleich
Ben Williams
Adam
Debby Werthmann
David Hricik
David Hricik
Kennard Weaver
Lisa Drake Groleau
Sheri Theobald
Sandra Revnell
Sandra Revnell
The Center for Plastic Surgery of Northern Michigan
Victoria Magnan
Tom Burley
Christa Hoyt
Lorri Philo Schneider
Mike Kent
Mike Kent
Toni Sober
Kirk Bergsma
Suki Jacobs
Denise Kay Zeigler Rusinowski
Erick Tengelitsch
Bradly Vance
Maureen Harty
Ruby Iadeluca
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Beth Bodjanac gave a $25 donation to Marathon4Kids
$25 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Randy Papenhausen gave a $527.75 donation
Dedication In Honor of: Tony AndersonThank you Tony for being a positive influence in the lives of so many. It is an inspiration to witness a true giving heart and someone who works to inspire others instead of tearing others down to elevate one's self. It has been a blessing getting to know you and work with you. Wishing you the best in the years ahead! -
An anonymous donation of $100 has been made
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Tina Poindexter gave a $200 donation to Marathon4Kids
Thank you Tony, for all you’ve done for this organization and this community. What a fabulous example of a servant leader! Finish strong! Tina Poindexter
$200 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Carmela Foods gave a $1,000 donation
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An anonymous donation of $400 has been made
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Carol Vernam gave a $27.94 donation to Marathon4Kids
Tony inspires us!
$27.94 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Marc Judge gave a $105.79 donation to Marathon4Kids
Thank you Tony Anderson - you are amazing!
$105.79 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
An anonymous donation of $26.20 has been made
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An anonymous donation of $21.40 has been made
Keep up the good work, very worthy cause and organization. Thank you. -
Richard Koenig gave a $1,048 donation to Marathon4Kids
Great work Tony. We are members of Cherryland Coop in Northport. I also have had a marathon "career" with only 33 completed when I had to stop running due to medical problems. Keep up the good work.
$1,048 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Scott Lizenby gave a $500 donation to Marathon4Kids
$500 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
An anonymous donation of $274.57 has been made
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Anthony Palumbo gave a $27.94 donation to Marathon4Kids
$27.94 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
An anonymous donation of $50 has been made
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An anonymous donation of $26.20 has been made
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An anonymous donation of $26.20 has been made
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An anonymous donation of $26.20 has been made
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An anonymous donation of $100 has been made
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Nate Alger gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
$26.20 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Doug Morgenstern gave a $49 donation to Marathon4Kids
Congrats Tony!
$49 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Rachel Johnson gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
$26.20 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Matthew Arcari gave a $100 donation
Dedication In Honor of: Sue Frye"IN support of the YMCA Campership Program" please be sure this is applied appropriately as requested -
Philip Carson gave a $1,000 donation to Marathon4Kids
$1,000 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Cecilia Chesney gave a $26.20 donation
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Chris Ballou gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
$26.20 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Paul Heidbreder gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
Rolling!
$26.20 to Marathon4Kids
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinsonte... -
Kelvin Shaw gave a $26.20 donation
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Frank Siepker gave a $26.20 donation
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Jeff Layman gave a $52.40 donation