REGINA — Growing up, Leo Gauthier never had a male role model in his life.

Gauthier was raised by a single mother, and his two sisters were not close to him in age.

“You don't really notice the lack of male influence until you have it. I need to know how to shave, get a job and figure out my life.”

Through his mother, Gauthier learned about Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) back in Grade 4. The organization pairs mentors with mentees to learn new skills, support growth and expand possibilities.

After connecting with BBBS, Gauthier was paired with mentor Josh Gold.

Gold joined the organization after his little cousin participated as a mentee.

“So, I was trying to see, hey, where can I volunteer? Where can I try to make a difference in my community? And Big Brothers Big Sisters seemed li

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