HOOP BROTHERS. Rob Fisher and Phillip Frank, 12, were matched through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound. The two get together two or three times every month for activities such as basketball, swimming or trips to the aquarium.
Big brothers in high demand
By Meghan Erkkinen
Rob Fisher and his little brother, 12-year-old Phillip Frank, are not related, but you would not know it from the way they interact. Almost every weekend, the two of them make plans to do something – anything from a game of hoops to a trip to the zoo – and before their outing is up, they have already planned their next one. Along the way, Fisher is dishing up positive messages and tries to set a positive example for his little brother to live by.
The truth is that Fisher and Phillip have only known each other for about six months. They were matched up by Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Puget Sound, which places adult mentors with children ages 7 to 17 who share similar interests. The pair then gets together a few times a month to do activities of their choosing.
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Aug. 21 – Opening of new exhibit at Gallery Madera of landscapes by Dale Witherow, Angel (Fred) Matamoros’ expressive abstract paintings, and large-scale ceramic art assemblages by Anne Reilly. Reception 5-8 p.m. 2210 Court A. Info: (253) 572-1218 or www.gallerymadera.com.
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