10/01/2026
One week later, and we’re still feeling incredibly grateful for The Big Event 2026. 💚
Last Thursday, our community came together for an evening centered around family, mentorship, and the people who choose to show up for one another.
One of the most meaningful moments of the night was celebrating our 2026 Big Family of the Year: Brady, Eric, Claudine, and Jacob. Their story showed how a mentoring relationship can grow into something much bigger and what it means to truly make room for someone in your family. We shared stories of the lasting impact a mentor can have, enjoyed dinner together, and had plenty of fun with our silent and live auctions.
And because of the incredible generosity of our community, more than $210,000 was raised to support youth mentorship! 🎉
Thank you to our hosts, Tasha Tandy and Melody Richard, our sponsors, donors, auction contributors, volunteers, and every person who joined us for such a special night. Your support helps us create and sustain meaningful mentoring relationships for young people across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our Big Family. 💚
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