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Jewel, Ty Murray join Big Brother Big Sister initiative

By Staff Writer

Many kids turn to illicit substances to cope with the stress that comes with family life and schools. However, experts say that mentors and positive role models can have a lasting effect on children as they grow into adults.

January, which has been deemed National Mentoring Month, is the beginning of the Start Something project. Launched by Big Brothers Big Sisters, the goal of the campaign is to raise awareness of the necessity for quality mentoring. Annually, Big Brothers Big Sisters takes this opportunity to encourage more adults to volunteer to make a positive impact on the lives of children.

Recently, Jewel and Ty Murray joined the initiative to persuade adults to get involved in their community. Charles Pierson, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, says that he is happy to have the singer and rodeo cowboy help promote the cause.

Kids who have a positive role model in their lives are 46 percent less likely to do drugs, according to Big Brothers Big Sisters. They are also 27 percent less likely to drink alcohol.

Drug addiction costs the U.S. nearly $484 billion every year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Rehabilitation facilities can help individuals dependent on illicit substances, but mentoring can prevent kids from becoming addicted in adulthood.

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