Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Mass

Want to join me in making a difference? I am planning to complete a 100k (62-miles) on Martha’s Vineyard on my birthday to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands. My goal is to complete the route in under 24-hours. As a Big Brother for the past 3-years, I know firsthand what an important program BBBS is on island.

Any donation will help make an impact. If you are unable to contribute monetarily, there are many ways you could support me on race day. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands is to partner with under-resourced families to provide their children with transformational, one-to-one professionally-supported relationships with caring adult mentors, so that their children will thrive. We want youth to achieve their full potential, which only contributes to healthier families, better schools, brighter futures and stronger communities. In 2006, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands merged with Big Brothers Big Sister of Eastern Massachusetts to improve organizational sustainability and increase capacity to serve children. Based in Hyannis, MA we are currently the only one-to-one youth mentoring agency on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard.

Today, they serve 335 children on Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard through three innovative program models that ensure children have access to a mentor. As a 2019 Agency of the Year recipient from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, we are committed to serving youth in the highest quality program model for the next 45 years.

Hello Friends and Family,

My passion for adventure and exploration has taken me a bit farther than the White Mountains this time... I am excited to announce that this May I will be participating in an eleven day trek to the base camp of Everest! 

As part of this trek, I will be raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mass Bay, and any donation will help make an impact. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay (BBBSMB) partners with under-resourced families to provide their children with transformational, one-on-one professionally-supported relationships with caring adult mentors, so that these children will have a chance to thrive. 

As my time in college nears to an end, I can't help but reflect on my early years of life and all the ups and downs I have managed to navigate. I wouldn't have been able to do it alone and I am so thankful to have so many wonderful mentors in my life. Those special people have taught me to be a better person in and for this world and fill my life with inspiration every day. 

Furthermore, I have had the pleasure of spending five summers counseling children. I have personally seen how kindness, patience and wisdom can completely alter a child's attitude and motivation. It did for me and  recognize the importance that no child takes on the challenges of life without a guide.  Under-priveleged children in the Boston area have fewer advantages and greater obsatcles without such programs.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.



Any contribution you can make, big or small, will help make a difference. Below is a link of the trek and information to make your donation.

Thank you in advance for the support. 



17,600 ft of adventure awaits!! 

Kindest Regards,


Claire Kerns