Bidding has begun on a week’s stay in Turks & Caicos valued at $28,000 courtesy of M1 Real Estate to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington. 100% of the proceeds of the auction will go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters and their initiative to serve the youth of Centre Wellington.
“The youth in our community deserve to have positive models in their lives, it helps them grow and gain confidence. Big Brother Big Sisters does an incredible job facilitating this, there are still 27 youth on their waitlist,” says Chris Mochrie, Broker at M1 Real Estate Brokerage in Guelph, Ontario. “We expect to raise a substantial amount of money to help support the many incredible programs that Big Brothers Big Sisters offers. We are hoping it can help to create even more activities for youth in the community.”
Bidding is open until April 4, 2022, at 4 PM and has a minimum bid of $13,000 (less than half the value of the event).
The winning bid will consist of a week’s stay for 14-16 guests at a luxury property in Turks & Caicos only a short drive away from one of the top 10 beaches in the world, Grace Bay Beach.
How is Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington Supporting the Community?
“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington has done so much to provide valuable and life-changing programs to the youth in the community,” says Mochrie. “We are so proud to be able to help fundraise in such a big way.”
Big Brothers and Big Sisters provide one-on-one, group, or online mentoring to provide young boys or girls with a role model of their gender whom they can talk to about their experiences and develop strong relationships while growing up. Other programs have also been implemented to support youth even further, including Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart! for boys 12-14 and Beyond the Box!, a group mentoring program empowering youth aged 12-15 to build a sense of belonging.
More about the programs offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington can be found on the website.
What to Expect When You Win
“The winning bid’s donation will provide the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve supported the incredible programs by the Big Brothers Big Sisters. And, of course, the sweet experience of spending a week at our Leeward Jewel Luxury Villa in the Turks,” says Mochrie.
The property is located in the prestigious gated community of Leeward Settlement and is the perfect setting for a destination wedding or gathering with family and friends. The space includes seven bedrooms in the main house and five separate bedrooms surrounding the pool accessible by key. “It’s just the tip of the incredible amenities the resort-style property has to offer. “
To learn more about the property and experience as well as to bid, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters website.