Little’s Age: Turning 11 in November
Match Length: 1 year
Fav match activity: Playing basketball either at the local park or using the door hoop in his house
Fav match moment: Kayaking from the Longfellow Bridge to the Harvard Bridge and back
Biggest match challenge: Convincing Little to try new activities
Can help talk about: In-person and virtual outing ideas, building a solid and sincere rapport with Little, setting appropriate boundaries, exhibiting patience and understanding
Big Leaguer’s pronouns: He/Him/His
Fun Fact about B2B member: Enjoys cycling throughout the Greater Boston area.
Fav C: Connection
Fav thing about Little: His outgoingness, energy, and cleverness, all of which is exhibited when he raps/sings and dances!
Describe experience as a Big in one word: Rewarding

Little’s Age: 12 as of January 2020
Match Length: 3 years (now an alum with occasional hangouts throughout the year)
Fav match activity: Going swimming, eating pizza, and anything Pokemon-related
Fav match moment: Watching Brandon learn to surf for the first time at Nahant Beach
Biggest match challenge: The logistical challenge of living ~1 hour away from each other
Can help talk about: Fostering confidence, navigating family dynamics, effective communication, fun activities, logistical challenges (ex: transportation, Uber partnership), being a role model without being a parent
Big Leaguer’s pronouns: He/Him/His
Fun Fact about B2B member: Recently learned how to do the “floss” dance
Fav C: Caring
Fav thing about Little: His wit, tied with his courage to try anything and everything
Describe experience as a Big in one word: Cultivating

Little’s Age: Turning 16 in August
Match Length: 6 years
Fav match activity: Sushi before hitting the arcade
Fav match moment: Scoring Red Sox tickets behind home plate
Biggest match challenge: Connecting beyond surface level convos
Can help talk about: Breaking through initial awkwardness, navigating family dynamics, keeping the spark alive and introducing new ideas/outings into the mix
Big Leaguer’s pronouns: He/Him/His
Fun Fact about B2B member: Has seen every episode of The Great British Baking Show at least 4 times
Fav C: Confidence
Fav thing about Little: His constant curiosity
Describe experience as a Big in one word: Eye-opening

Little’s Age: 8
Match Length: 1.5 year
Fav match activity: Arts & crafts – in non-covid times, we love the $3 craft sessions at Michaels
Fav match moment: Leniah getting over her fear of my dog
Biggest match challenge: Getting her to be active and pushing her to move – even a walk down the block takes a lot of prodding! Also people assume i’m her mother a lot and it’s a sticking point for her, so we have to deal with that sometimes.
Can help talk about: Arts & crafts ideas, outdoor recreation ideas and destinations.
Big Leaguer’s pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Fun Fact about B2B member: I grew up in Germany and used to live on a boat
Fav C: Caring
Fav thing about Little: When she pretends like she’s having an awful time and then i see her smiling when she thinks i’m not looking
Describe experience as a Big in one word: Wonderful

Little’s Age: 13.5
Match Length: 2.5 years
Fav match activity: Cooking Hello Fresh together!
Fav match moment: Seeing Damani gain confidence and take the lead in conversations we have together
Biggest match challenge: Communication and scheduling outings
Can help talk about: Creating rapport and working with a Little who is more shy, managing family relationships and communication issues, helping instill confidence, setting boundaries
Big Leaguer’s pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Fun Fact about B2B member: I perform in a feminist cabaret every year
Fav C: Connection
Fav thing about Little: Her geniuine happiness and high spirits.
Describe experience as a Big in one word: Rewarding

Little’s Age: Turning 13 in October 2020
Match Length: 6 years
Fav match activity: Pottery painting, anything with arts and crafts
Fav match moment: Watching little overcoming fear of heights by completing a elevated challenge course
Biggest match challenge: Little gets distracted very easily
Can help talk about: Match outing ideas, maintaining relationship with guardian, how to search for free and cheap outings
Big Leaguer’s pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Fun Fact about B2B member: Can speak four languages
Fav C: Connection
Fav thing about Little: Sense of humor, positive outlook towards life
Describe experience as a Big in one word: Humbling

Little’s Age: 15
Match Length: 4 years
Fav match activity: Getting coffee/going out to eat
Fav match moment: Going to Tayqwonn’s 8th grade graduation
Biggest match challenge: In the early years, was difficult to have much conversation. As he’s grown older we have much more to talk about.
Can help talk about: Virtual and in-person outings, building relationships with adult supporters, bonding with a little who is shy or younger aged.
Big Leaguer’s pronouns: He/Him/His
Fun Fact about B2B member: Loves hockey, played in Canada (Nova Scotia & PEI)
Fav C: Caring
Fav thing about Little: His sense of humor
Describe experience as a Big in one word: Authentic