Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester gala to welcome golfer Shaun Micheel as special guest

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester is holding its fourth annual fundraising gala, The Big Night Out, on March 25 at Oak Hill Country Club. 2003 PGA Championship winner Shaun Micheel will be the gala guest of honor. Micheel will be returning to Rochester for the first time since May 2019 when he was at Oak Hill Country Club for the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.

Being a PGA TOUR member for 25 years has allowed Micheel to support countless charitable organizations, with Big Brothers Big Sisters holding a special place in his heart. Micheel’s involvement with these organizations has given him an education and immeasurable sense of community. As a teenager, Micheel spent a lot of time with his father and a group of his friends and their sons at their hunting property in West Tennessee. A member of the group, Bruce, was a Big and frequently brought his Little, Don, to spend weekends hunting, riding ATVs and enjoying the outdoors. Their deep connection and treasured relationship left an indelible mark on Micheel.

“After seeing their relationship over several months, they might as well have been father and son because that was how they interacted,” said Micheel. “After nearly 40 years, Bruce and Don are still in contact which is a testament to the impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters on both of their lives. As I learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester, I’m fascinated with how each Big is thoughtfully paired with their Little and I’m eager to see the real-life relationships that have been built through their mission.”

“We were thrilled to hear that Shaun has seen the great work of Big Brothers Big Sisters firsthand and that he is a supporter of our mission and organization,” Chief Executive Officer Lisa Mattoon said. “Throughout his years as a professional golfer, Shaun has tirelessly given back to the community – especially organizations that impact the lives of children – and we are honored to have him attend our fundraising gala in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester.”

Funds raised at the gala will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester and its youth mentoring programs, helping youth reach their full potential by building and supporting one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible future. The nonprofit’s evidence-based approach is designed to create positive outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higheraspirations, greater confidence and improved relationships.

For tickets and more information on the gala, go to https://e.givesmart.com/events/tJE/.
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