The Big Adventure
December 01, 2022 - December 08, 2022 11:59 pm
NICKNAME: "Always Ready Allen"
The idea for this climb came to fruition after I read an article about a group of Biotech executives from Boston who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for a local charity. I immediately thought to myself, "Wouldn't it be great if we did that here in Philadelphia for Big Brothers Big Sisters?" I ran the idea by some of our governing board members, and they took it and ran with it.
I'm excited because this is a way for us to fundraise while getting our messaging out in front of an entirely new audience. Every person in this region wants to be part of a winning team. We're creating a team of people who are committed not only to successfully summit Kilimanjaro, but also help our communities win in the game of life. We're trying to do something extraordinary, to have an extraordinary impact on youth here in the Greater Philadelphia area.
We also created The Big Adventure to attract new donors. We asked ourselves how we could do something fun to attract donors while bringing them closer to the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Now we have 20 climbers, some of them with their family members, united to help us raise critical funds to support youth and their families.
My team set a goal to raise $500,000 through this climb ? I think we can raise $1,000,000! My personal goal is to raise $25,000. Join me and make a donation today!
Want to join our Big Adventure?
There are multiple ways for individuals to support the Big Adventure and Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence: Make a donation. All proceeds raised by the Big Adventure benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, a donor-supported organization that enriches, encourages, and empowers children to reach their highest potential through safe one-to-one mentoring relationships.
- Online: Donations can be made through this website
- Personal Check: Individuals can donate or by mailing a check to Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, ATTN: BIG ADVENTURE, 123 South Broad Street, Suite 1050, Philadelphia, PA 19109.
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF): If you would like to support the Big Adventure through your DAF, please make the designation to Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (EIN 23-1352034) with "The Big Adventure" or "Donation in honor of Marcus Allen" in the memo / designation line.
If you have any questions regarding your donation, please contact Rachele Armstrong at rarmstrong@independencebigs.org
Become a Mentor - Embark on your own adventure of a lifetime by signing up to become a Big in one of our programs. If you would like to learn more about becoming a mentor, please visit us at www.independencebigs.org/be-a-big/ to take the first steps toward becoming a Big!