At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City they're checking their list and checking it twice -- the list of more than 400 children who are still waiting for a Big.
Here's a look at 12 of them. The 12 Kids of Christmas.
14-year-old Quantavias wants a big brother to play football with.
In a letter to his future Big, Quantavias wrote, "How's life so far? Well I'll figure that out when I meet you. I hope we have a great time doing whatever we do and start a great bond."
Eight-year-old Nehemiah wants to learn how to cook with his Big.
Nine-year-old Jaquarey says he's really fast runner and certainly wouldn't mind working out with his big.
Nine-year-old Alyssa loves to draw.
Alyssa wrote to her future Big, "I can't wait to have lots of fun with you. I love a lot of things, including Lego's, huskies, drawings and all kinds of things. Love, Alyssa."
Ten year old Kwantriece loves to dance.
Thirteen-year-old Laron wants to be an engineer.
Ten-year-old Justin loves BMX biking.
Ten-year-old Daileon has been waiting for a Big Brother for a year.
"Daileon is a sweet, big hearted and kind kid who just really loves playing basketball," said Laura Hambrecht of
Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Fifteen-year-old Kushawn loves music and singing in choir.
11-year-old Avonte enjoys a good road trip.
11-year-old Quantre keeps busy, playing in the school band and playing soccer.
12-year-old Kwaneisha wants to star in the WNBA.
"Everybody's thinking this a time of a giving and what better way to give of your time than to be matched with one of these Little Brothers or Little Sisters," said Hambrecht.
If you would like to be a Big click here http://bbbskc.org/
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Justin Wilfon can be reached at justin.wilfon@kshb.com.
