08-04-2025
Lance, 10, waits for a Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Big' to share movies, sports, and fun
Right now, Big Brothers Big Sisters has a long waiting list– especially for boys looking for mentorship and someone just to hang out with a bit.
Our Quad Cities News is beginning a new series called 'The Waiting Child' to profile some of them.
Eric Olsen interviewed 10-year-old Lance Wilson, who is waiting for a mentor.
When you meet 10-year-old Lance Wilson, you meet a bit of an old soul: 'I like to hang out with friends and family members and watch movies.'
His favorite movie might surprise you. 'It's 'Halloween.' I like scary movies,' he said. Lance also showed off his basketball skills. 'I'm really good at basketball,' he said confidently.
He's a Madison Elementary School student who is interested in science and math. 'I'm really good at decimals and I watch science videos that gets me interested.'
One of his favorites is called Science Max. 'They make like paper airplanes and stuff – really giant ones – and then they fly them.'
Lance stays busy at home, too. 'I do the dishes, unload the dishwasher, put the dishes in the dishwasher, take out the trash then clean the living room, then clean my room.'
He's been waiting a while now for a Big to play some basketball, check out a movie and just hang out.
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