​NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-PHILANTHROPY NOV. 19-21, 2025)-The Big  Brothers Big Sisters of America known for being one of largest non-profit youth mentoring organization in the U.S., celebrated its annual 120th anniversary benefit gala last Wed. 19, honoring Bozoma Saint John(Hall of Fame Marketer), Andreas C. Dracopoulos (Co-President/Stavros Niarchos Foundation), Roger Goodell(NFL Commissioner), Bob Pittman(Chairman & CEO of iHeartMedia), & Harvey Schwartz(CEO of Carlyle), with the " Changemakers" awards @ Casa Cipriani's in Downtown, NYC.

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The annual benefit gala was mcc by 8-time Grammy-award nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer & 17-time Grammy-award winning English performer  Sting as part of the entertainment for the benefit.

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The " Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America made history at the gala not only because it celebrated its 120th anniversary but for embarking in a historic milestone by launching an ambitious vision to reach 10 million more kids with life-changing mentorship.

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The 2025 Changemaker Honorees were:

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Bozoma Saint John, Hall of Fame Marketer, Author & Entrepeneur

Andreas C. Dracopoulos, Co-President, Stavros Niarchos Foundation

Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner

Bob Pittman, Chairman & CEO, iHeartMedia

Harvey Schwartz, CEO, Carlyle​​​​​​​​

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The Notable attendees at the gala included:Artist Stevens (CEO & President BBBSA), Bozoma Saint John, Hall of Fame Marketer, Author & Entrepeneur, Andreas C. Dracopoulos, (Co-President, Stavros Niarchos Foundation), Roger Goodell, (NFL Commissioner), Bob Pittman, (Chairman & CEO, iHeartMedia), Harvey Schwartz, (CEO, Carlyle​​​​​​​​ ), Anthony Mackie (US Actor), Thibodeaux(NFL Player, NYGiants), Emily Chen Carrera, Tony Coles, Ryan Detert, Michael Kassan,

(CEO 3C Ventures), Jacki Kelley, MDMotivator, Jack Goldburg, Cubby Bryant, Crystal Rosas, Maxwell, Roshaun Diah, Romeo Bartley Jr., Haley Sacks, & Tyrod Taylor & Gayle King (Tv Personality)..

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