Kristin Pruitt, 2014 Great Big Kid

Kristin Pruitt, 2014 Great Big Kid
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Fundraising Amount=$30,810.00 ; Goal=$40,000.00

Meet Kristin Pruitt

As a child, Kristin Pruitt dreamed of being a brain surgeon. Though her executive office at Lake City Bank is far from the operating room, this attorney is saving lives. As a Board Member for Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County, Kristin plays a big role in supporting the Club in its mission to enable all youth to reach their full potential—50% of Alumni say it’s the Club that “saved their life”.

Becoming a GBK

Now, Kristin is taking her experience with the Club to the next level as an advocate and mentor with Greatest Kids, two challenging roles she embraces whole-heartedly.

“I understand how life-altering a mentor can be in the life of a child,” says Kristin. “I have been blessed with wonderful mentors throughout my life and I want to pay that forward.”

And pay it forward she will. As a Great Big Kid, Kristin will mentor 12-year-old, Sonya to help her prepare for her Junior Youth of the Year contest and raise awareness for the Club.

“I hope to help Sonya learn to set goals and understand what she needs to achieve them. I also hope she will learn the importance of making good decisions,” she explains.

A Lasting Impact

When asked why she said yes to becoming a Great Big Kid, Kristin’s response is straight-forward:

“I am always so impressed by the raw potential in each child I meet at Boys & Girls Club,” she explains. “Potential that can be strengthened by strong relationships with people who can help them navigate through tough choices.”

A simple concept, Kristin knows that it just takes one caring adult to impact the life of a child forever. She also knows you don’t have to be a brain surgeon to accomplish that.

Q & A with Sonya

Do you have any hobbies? "Yes! Soccer and babysitting."

What do you love most about the Boys & Girls Club? “I enjoy being with friends and participating in the Club’s activities.”

What has been your greatest challenge? “Improving my grades in school.”

What has been your greatest accomplishment? “Being a Junior Youth of the Year candidate!”

What do you want to do after high school? “I want to study to become a nurse.”

Donors and Comments

Maura Ratigan gave 4/26/2014

Stephanie Leniski gave $50.00 4/26/2014
"Good Luck tonight!!"

Maureen Hosinski gave $50.00 4/26/2014

Shilpi Patel gave $300.00 4/26/2014
"Go team yellow!!! Good luck Kristin!!! Shilpi and Pankaj Patel"

Kim Leep gave $250.00 4/26/2014
"Go Team Yellow!!"

Steve Camilleri gave 4/26/2014
"Best of luck Kristin! "

Brendan Pruitt gave $50.00 4/26/2014
"Great job mom!!!"

Andrea Short gave 4/25/2014
"Go Team Yellow!!"

Friends at Lake City Bank pledged to give $155.00 4/25/2014
"Go Team Yellow!!!!"

Jory Fitzgerald-Kelly pledged to give $250.00 4/25/2014
"GO Team Yellow!!"

Anna N Corkill gave $100.00 4/25/2014
"Way to go guys!"

Jeff Rea pledged to give 4/23/2014
"Go Team Yellow!"

Craig Horvath gave 4/23/2014
"Kristin, best of luck in your quest to become the Greatest Big Kid in Michiana. Thank you for mentoring Sonya and for positively impacting her life."

Frank Krakowski gave 4/23/2014
"Go team Yellow!!"

Patricia McLaughlin gave 4/23/2014
"Good luck Kristin and Sonya!"

Brenda Hull Cox gave 4/23/2014
"Way to go Kristin and Sonya!"

Alison Fox gave 4/23/2014
"Great job Kristin! --Alison & Craig"

Mindi and Greg Dugard gave $50.00 4/22/2014
"Great video. Well done Team Yellow!"

Scott Welch gave $500.00 4/22/2014
"Go Team Yellow! Good Job!"

Lisa Langfeldt gave 4/22/2014
"WE ON..Kristin! Go Team Yellow!! "

Barnes & Thornburg Boy Band pledged to give $1,150.00 4/22/2014
"Team Yellow thanks the employees of Barnes and Thornburg for their support and the B & T Boy Band for its legendary performance!"

Kevin Deeth gave 4/21/2014
"Very cool. Can't wait to support team yellow on Saturday Night"

Malcolm Tuesley gave 4/21/2014

Laura Seng gave 4/21/2014
"Go Team Yellow!"

Anonymous gave 4/20/2014
"Go Kristin.....Go team Yellow!"

Kirsten, William and Kathryn Lynvh gave $250.00 4/19/2014
"Team Yellow Rocks! Great job Kristin and Sonya. Love Kirsten, William and Kathryn Lynch"

Michael Knight gave 4/18/2014
"Go Team Yellow!"

Patricia Crafford gave 4/17/2014

John S. Wilford gave 4/17/2014
"I really hope you make it Kristin! I can't wait to see the performance. Good Luck and Best Wishes, John Wilford Barnes & Thornburg/South Bend IN."

Damon & Carmen Leichty gave 4/16/2014
"Thanks for all you're doing, Kristin. Go Team Yellow!"

Timothy Joseph Abeska gave $200.00 4/16/2014

teresa maginn gave 4/16/2014

KATHLEEN R CATALINO gave 4/16/2014
"You are an inspiration! Go Team Kristin !!!!!"

Christopher & Beth Lynch gave $250.00 4/15/2014

Peter Albert Clark gave $100.00 4/15/2014

Amy Tierney gave $100.00 4/14/2014
"Good luck KP and Sonya!! Go Team Yellow!!"

Susan Carozza gave $50.00 4/7/2014
"Go Team Yellow!! It will be a great year for you!"

Michael Kubacki gave $500.00 4/3/2014

Eric Ottinger gave $250.00 4/3/2014
"Great work, Kristin!"

Crowe Horwath pledged to give $1,500.00 4/3/2014

Jill & Brian DeBatty gave $250.00 4/3/2014

DAVID FINDLAY gave $250.00 4/3/2014

Robert Pruitt gave 4/2/2014

Katie & Brad Toothaker gave 3/26/2014
"Go Team Yellow- you rock! "

Tonya & Eric Hardisty gave $50.00 3/26/2014
"Sorry we couldn't make the fundraisers Monday night! Wishing you and Sonya the best of luck tonight! GO TEAM YELLOW!"

Kristin Pruitt pledged to give $2,625.00 3/25/2014
"Thanks to all who attended the party at the Whiskey Exchange!! We very much appreciate your support!! Go Team Yellow!!"

Denise Beidinger gave 3/25/2014
"Great job KP! So sorry we missed the event last night. Denise & Kevin"

Christa Crawford gave 3/24/2014
"The event at The Exchange Whiskey bar was really nice and a fun. I'm glad I was able to come and learn more about the Boys and Girls Club."

Carol and Tim Curran pledged to give 3/24/2014
"Go Team Yellow!!"

Anella & Anella Group of Wells Fargo Advisors pledged to give $500.00 3/24/2014
"Best of luck to Team Yellow!!"

Ann & David Diroll gave $100.00 3/24/2014
"Way to go, KP - you are a rockstar! Sorry we couldn't make it but we'll be thinking of you! Ann & David Diroll"

Anonymous gave 3/22/2014
"Great work, KP! "

Anonymous pledged to give $1,500.00 3/21/2014
"Lake City Bank is thrilled to support Team Yellow!!"

Stephanie Walsh gave 3/20/2014
"Good Luck and Thanks for helping a great cause!"

Anonymous pledged to give $1,500.00 3/20/2014
"Go Team Yellow!!!!"

Kathy and Mick Tuesley pledged to give $1,500.00 3/20/2014
"We are thrilled to support Team Yellow!!!"

Mike Anderson gave 3/13/2014

Maureen Hamel gave 3/12/2014

Jenny Hurford gave 3/11/2014
"Way to go! Good luck!!"

John and Anne Griffith gave $250.00 3/11/2014

Kristine Ullery gave $200.00 3/11/2014
"Best of luck Kristin and Sonya!"

Kelly and David Hicks gave $100.00 3/8/2014
"Very proud of you! Hope you and Sonya have fun!"

Lori & Scott Risser gave $250.00 3/8/2014

Bruce Jones gave 3/7/2014
"Good luck Kristin"

Mike and Mary Palmer pledged to give $1,500.00 2/27/2014
"Team Yellow received 30 votes from Mike and Mary Palmer!"

Lake City Bank pledged to give $2,500.00 2/25/2014
"Lake City Bank has donated $2,500 to support Team Yellow with votes!"

Anonymous pledged to give $1,500.00 2/25/2014
"Team Yellow has received a $1,500 gift in support of their campaign!"