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posts categorizedReal Life Stories

Knock, knock…

April 17, 2017June 14, 2017

“Why couldn’t the baker go to the game?” 8-year-old Andrew asks as he leaves a…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/knock-knock/

Kindred Spirits

April 17, 2017August 2, 2019

Audri finds a fellow dog-lover and friend. Outside of school, Audriana and her brother Cheyenne…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/kindred-spirits/

It’s Not Brain Surgery

April 17, 2017

Iman gets an education in life from Omar. “Iman knows all the parts of the…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/not-brain-surgery/

Climbing to new heights

April 17, 2017

Cheyenne conquers his fear and learns about himself Outside of school, Cheyenne and his sister…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/climbing-new-heights/

Carrying the Flag Together

April 17, 2017

Jack lost his father, but found a role model in Matt. Eight years after Jack…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/carrying-flag-together/

When Parallel Lines Intersect

April 17, 2017

Anita & Viktoria develop a bond without borders. If you met Anita today, you would…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/parallel-lines-intersect/

Walking the Walk

April 17, 2017April 17, 2017

Thanks to Ron, Edward is really on the move. Ten-year-old Edward was bound to a…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/walking-the-walk/

Two’s Company

April 17, 2017

Selina & Corrine develop a model relationship. Selina and her Big Sister Corinne grew up…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/twos-company/

The Little Dude

April 17, 2017

With the help of Dan, Gabe is growing strong. Male role models were difficult to…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/the-little-dude/

New Footsteps to Follow

April 17, 2017

Tyler is put on a positive path As Tyler and his mother sat in the…

https://bbbssmn.org/2017/04/17/new-footsteps-follow/

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