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Big Brothers, Big Sisters Shamrock Sales Support ‘Littles’ at Glynn Archer

KEY WEST (286 words) – A little luck is what Key West High School students who are mentors with Big Brothers, Big Sisters hope for Friday, March 16 when they distribute shamrock candy grams to their peers. For the last several months, the ‘Bigs,’ as the Big Brothers and Big Sisters are referred to as, have been going to Glynn Archer Elementary every week to spend time mentoring their ‘littles’ – assigned little brothers and sisters. All proceeds from the $1 shamrock candy grams support their end-of-year celebration to honor the littles.

“This is our first year running the mentor program in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters,” said Monroe Youth Challenge Program (MYCP) Lower Keys Prevention Coordinator Mindy Vinson.

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Juniors Mike Hartley and Sheri Yoest who are Big Brother, Big Sister mentors at Key West High School prepare shamrock candy grams set for delivery Friday, March 16th at Key West High School. For only $1 each, the public is invited to order personalized shamrock candy grams for students, staff or administrators. All proceeds benefit the Glynn Archer Little Brothers, Little Sisters.

Vinson leads the high school student volunteers who are part of the MYCP Be the Change Club at Key West High School.

”We really want to celebrate the progress our littles have made this year with a special luncheon and personal gift,” Vinson said. The money raised by the shamrock sales is needed to underwrite expenses to host the formal luncheon at Glynn Archer later this year.

Friends anticipate buying shamrocks but parents are also encouraged to order a shamrock for their child enrolled in high school. “We would even ask businesses or education supporters to consider buying one shamrock for each student in a first-period class. For less than $50 it could make a group of high school kids feel lucky – and a group of elementary kids even luckier,” Vinson said.

Monroe Youth Challenge Program is a project of the Monroe County Education Foundation to foster acceptance, respect, and success in the youth of Monroe County. To order a shamrock candy gram, contact Vinson at (305) 293-1549 ext. 54422 or mindy.vinson@keysschools.com.