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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Partners with Peach State Health Plan for 2011 Big & Little Picnic
ATLANTA, September 21, 2011 – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA), the area’s leading youth mentoring organization, partners with Peach State Health Plan for 2011 Big & Little Picnic. The event, open to all Bigs, Littles, their families and friends, will be held on September 24 from noon to 3 pm at Candler Park in Atlanta.
The Big & Little Picnic has been a staple on the BBBSMA calendar for many years and is designed to give Bigs and Littles the opportunity to meet other program participants, as well as spend time with other family members and friends of the organization. Those attending the picnic will enjoy games, prize drawings, face painting, arts and crafts, a complimentary catered lunch and may receive a free health screening from event sponsor Peach State Health Plan.
“We are proud to be the sponsor of the 2011 Big & Little Picnic,” says Patrick M. Healy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peach State Health Plan. “Peach State is committed to investing in the communities we serve and this partnership allows us to offer health screenings and health tips to these kids in a fun and friendly setting.”
“This event is the one time all year where we can all come together – Bigs, Littles, parents, siblings, friends and staff – to celebrate the power of mentoring,” says BBBSMA President & CEO Janice McKenzie-Crayton. “Now that Peach State Health Plan is part of the Big & Little Picnic, it should be one of the biggest and best ever.”
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA)
Founded in 1960, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The Mission of BBBS is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. In 2010, BBBSMA served more than 3,200 children ages 6-18, in a 12-county service area, making it one of the largest affiliated agencies in the United States. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta or to sign up as a volunteer adult mentor, please visit www.bbbsatl.org or call (404) 601-7000.
About Peach State Health Plan
Peach State Health Plan (Peach State) is a Care Management Organization that serves the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids ™ population in partnership with Georgia Families. Peach State is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise offering both core Medicaid and specialty services. Information regarding Peach State is available via the Internet at www.pshp.com.