Big Brothers Big Sisters Special Programs

Zoro has already proven himself a valuable spokesman for non-profit organizations supporting children’s causes. Within his first year as a spokesperson for Compassion International (a child advocate organization), he became one of their top 10 sponsorship producers – bringing hundreds of third-world children out of poverty and into a new life of hope.

As a spokesman for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Zoro brings his story of triumph to work, driving increased donations and participation from “cause marketing” partners, “volunteer partners,” foundations and other support channels. Zoro is passionate about the difference Big Brothers Big Sisters can make in a child’s life and his passion is contagious.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Promotional Programs

Zoro’s programs range from intimate one-to-one presentations, to one-to-many multimedia shows that include Power Point projections and a live drumming performance.

As Zoro shares his own “little brother” story, he draws attendees into a vision of participating in the goals of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Like the program itself, these “little moments” create “big magic” in giving a real life example of the positive results your programs bring.

What can Big Brothers Big Sisters expect from working with Zoro?

Zoro has a proven record of influencing decision makers to put their money where their hearts are and take action.

Investing in Zoro’s promotion of Big Brothers Big Sisters will garner a hundred-fold return for local, regional and national chapters seeking to boost growth, participation and donations.

Zoro can also be brought into inspire the children themselves – inspiration, motivation and education.

Zoro’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Events

(2009 events coming soon)

Zoro’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Testimonial

By Zoro

I grew up in a family of seven children and was raised by a single mother who had severe financial and physical challenges. In her great love, my mother Maria enrolled her three youngest children in the Big Brother Big Sister program in Grants Pass, Oregon. It was 1972 and I was 10 years old.

A couple by the name of Bill and Beverly Large that could not have children of their own signed on the three of us. With the Larges, there were many magical first-time experiences. They took us to our first football game, on fishing, hunting and camping trips, and to a multitude of enriching cultural activities. It’s hard to believe, but they actually took us out for our very first pizza, Chinese food and a vast array of other cuisine not yet experienced. Those recreational trips formed lifetime memories.

I can remember one particular period when I was going through a hard time at school. When my mother told them about my dilemma, they dropped everything and came to my emotional rescue. Beverly and Bill successfully talked me down from the tree I had climbed to hide from the world. They cheered me up and convinced me that life would get better and that I could make it through that difficult time.

Beverly and Bill faithfully gave us presents for birthdays and Christmas and showered us with love, affection and encouragement. They also attended school events that were important to us and demonstrated love in real and practical ways. We had no father figure in our lives except that of Bill Large; he was an awesome man with the heart of a servant and the spirit of a true teacher. He was kind, patient, understanding and fun. Not only was Beverly fun-loving, intelligent, and nurturing, but she also made us great dinners and treats!

The Large family unselfishly impacted the lives of children who would otherwise have been forgotten and marginalized by society. Without the aid of Beverly, Bill and the Big Brother Big Sister program, we simply would not have had those wonderful opportunities. My mother was always grateful to them and the program for enriching the lives of her youngest children.

It’s amazing that nearly 35 years later, I still have contact with Beverly and Bill Large, who still remain in Oregon. As it turns out, they enjoyed mentoring us so much during the four years we were together that they later adopted five orphan children from New York City whom they raised with great love.

Through their efforts, a great many lives have been positively impacted; demonstrating how seeds sown in love will continue to bear fruit for subsequent generations. None of this would have been possible without the vision of the Big Brother Big Sister program and those who labor for such a wonderful cause. My present life is only what it is because of the investment someone made in my past. There will never be a better investment that one could make than to invest in children!

The Big Brother, Big Sister program provided me with unspeakable joy, hope, love and confidence and richly blessed my life in every conceivable way. Along with mentoring people around the world, I now have two children of my own and love my role as a father more than anything. The program helped to transform a fatherless child into one who would acquire the heart of a true father and enabled me the power to break the vicious cycle and pass on a blessing instead of a curse. It helped launch me into my destiny and gave me the confidence necessary to face the challenges of life with a song in my heart.

Plainly stated, the Big Brother Big Sister program changed my life in significant and deeply profound ways and because of that positive experience, I now mentor, build up and encourage people wherever I go. Were it not for the life-altering relationship that was formed through this program, I would not have attained the success I have enjoyed in the music and motivational speaking industry for the last 25 years. 

My deepest and most sincere thanks go to those who have labored for this vitally important organization. You are the unsung heroes who make the world a little better for a few lucky children. I am honored and privileged to be among them.

I am eternally grateful for having had a loving mother who possessed the wisdom to realize our need for such a program and for making the effort necessary to insure our happiness.

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the Big Brother Big Sister program and to Beverly and Bill Large for the love you graciously showered on me. I will carry it in my heart into eternity.

With a grateful heart,
Zoro