Big brothers big sisters reach goal and experience child labor pain

Big Brothers Big sisters “Big pains big gains” fundraising campaign is ending on a good note and with much pain. 

November 23, 2022Updated: November 23, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- Big Brothers Big sisters “Big pains big gains” fundraising campaign is ending on a good note and with much pain. 

The nonprofit organization was able to raise $20,000 more than their goal. 

On Tuesday, some members experienced the child labor simulator machine to celebrate that they had reached their goals. 

In total, they were able to raise more than $25,000, which will go to the different mentorship programs they offer. 

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