Sudbury, ON – Sutton Group – Achievers RealtyInc., sales associate Paul Pelland recentlyraised $16,000 for Big Brothers by hosting a Bowl-a-thon in Sudbury. On February 21, more than 300 people came out to have fun and show their support by bowling for Big Brothers. “Thank you to everyone in the community who came out to make this annual event another success,” enthuses Pelland. “It just keeps getting better! Big Brothers is such an important organization; I have received so much by being a part of it.”

Dave Battaino, Executive Director of Big Brothers in Sudbury, is equally pleased with the event and the volunteer work Pelland has done for the organization over the past five years. “I have a personal philosophy: Shoot for the heavens because if you land short, you will at least land amidst the stars. I tell you it is a privilege to be in the company of Paul for he truly is a shining star at Big Brothers of Sudbury.”

In addition to organizing the Bowl-a-thon, serving on the Board of Directors, volunteering at numerous Big Brother events and programs, Pelland has also been integral in initiating a new program called “Big-Little-Little Program” Battaino explains : “Paul has had a beautiful relationship with his ‘Little Brother’ over the past five years. His Little Brother is not so little anymore-in fact, he towers over Paul when they stand next to each other! Paul and his Little Brother are in the process of being matched with a new little brother which is the premise of our new ‘Big-Little-Little’ program. Basically, both Paul and his former ‘Little Brother’ mentor the new ‘Little Brother’.

Sutton associates like Paul Pelland are making a dramatic difference in communities across Canada through their caring and generous Sutton Spirit. They donate their time and skills by coaching, organizing fundraisers, volunteering and teaching. Their dedication and commitment is helping to improve the quality of life for countless Canadians. Sutton is a 100% Canadianowned and operated public company with more than 7,500 associates in 191 offices nation-wide.