Big Buddy News
Big Buddy gives Taika something to look forward to
What’s great about having a Big Buddy? Taika Harding (9) believes “because if they don’t have one, then they don’t have anything to look forward to”. Taika and his sister Alex lost their father to a brain aneurysm followed by a severe stroke in November 2006. Although their father is still alive, he is mostly […]
Video: John and Andre talk about being a part of Big Buddy
We sat down with BB, John and LB, Andre to discuss their favourite experiences together and the importance of being a part of Big Buddy.
Four Buddies for Four Brothers
Big Buddy made the cover of the North Shore Times this week. Its an inspiring and heartwarming story and we want the give a big ‘thank you’ to Adrean, her boys and their Big Buddies for being a part of it. You can read the article below North Shore Times front page BB story
LB happier in just one month
Although they have only been partnered a month LB Mikaere (12) and his BB Tony’s relationship has already made a significant impact. The two have been on a few outings together, spending weekends having adventures and learning new and exciting skills. Learning how to snorkel at the local pools, in the hopes of building up […]
Big Buddy is a mother’s reassurance
Over the past few months we have shared the stories of LB Gary(18) and his BB Shaun Walters. To conclude their story we talked to Gary’s mother, Tracey, about what Big Buddy means to her and how it is not only important for the boys, but to the mothers as well. Here’s Tracey’s story: “It’s […]
A true bond of friendship for Nathan and Jordan
Not-so-little-buddy Jordan Whibley (19) was stoked to catch up with his BB Nathan Trousdell in Auckland recently. These ex-Wellington lads were matched way back in Feb 2009 but haven’t seen each other since Nathan left to work overseas in early 2013. But that didn’t break the bond of friendship … they’ve kept in touch regularly […]
Confidence has skyrocketed
LB mother Lei Davis has seen welcome changes in her son Isaiah (11) since he was matched with BB Aidyn just over a year ago. They’ve been on all sorts of adventures, including climbing Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf. She explains below: “Ziaz really looks forward to Aidyn coming. His eyes have hope, as […]
Troys March – 2006
How far would you go for a mate? An extraordinary fundraiser for Big Buddy In early 2006 four Kiwis raised $45,000 for Big Buddy through their participation in an ultra marathon; the Gobi Desert part of the international RaceingThePlanet series. ‘How far would you go for a mate?’ The answer for three Auckland men was […]
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