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Little Sister Carlie Seeks Animal-Loving Big Sister

Each Wednesday we pick one waiting child to profile in hopes to find the him or her the perfect Big Brother or Big Sister. Do you know someone who would make a great Big Sister for Carlie?

It's another 'Waiting Wednesday' at Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County!

There are currently 38 children on our waiting list for a Big Brother or Big Sister, some of whom have been waiting for over a year! Do you know someone who would make a great  Big Sister for Carlie?

Carlie is 11 years old and lives with her mother in Hebron.

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She has been waiting for a Big Sister for over 3 months. She has a ton of energy, and has earned her purple belt in Karate. Carlie would enjoy watching movies, playing outside (but not in the winter), or baking cupcakes with her Big Sister.

She also hopes her Big Sister will love animals!

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All it takes is a few hours a couple times a month to volunteer to be a Mentor to a child like Carlie. Do you have what it takes to be the positive adult role model she needs in her life?

For more information about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister call Brothers Big Sisters of Mchenry County at 815-385-3855 or visit www.bbbsmchenry.org.

Also: Don’t miss our ‘Like’ Us to WIN Promotion on Facebook! From January 15th-February 15th Press ‘Like’ on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County official Facebook page and write “I am a supporter” on our wall to be automatically entered in a drawing to win a Panera Gift Card or an Amazon Kindle. It’s that easy! facebook.com/bbbsmchenry

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