Macon, GA, October 23, 2026 —

Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia is hosting its ninth annual Duck Pluck fundraiser in Macon to support the organization’s youth mentoring programs. The fundraiser is also drawing attention to a need for more male mentors across Middle Georgia, particularly for boys in Bibb County who are on the organization’s waiting list.

The event’s ninth annual edition connects fundraising with the organization’s stated effort to provide youth mentoring. The information provided does not specify how much the fundraiser is expected to raise, how proceeds will be allocated, or the date and venue in Macon.

The organization has identified male mentors as a particular need in the region. Boys in Bibb County are specifically noted among those waiting for a mentor. The number of young people on the waiting list, how long they have been waiting and the number of mentors needed were not provided.

No details were available about how people can participate in the Duck Pluck, the event’s activities or whether registration is required. The organization’s summary also did not include statements from organizers, mentors or young people involved in its programs.

The fundraiser’s stated purpose is to support youth mentoring programs, while its focus on the mentor shortage underscores an ongoing need identified by Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia. Further information about the event’s schedule, fundraising goal and mentoring program was not included in the material provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Monica Diaz-Meek on www.41nbc.com, see more information here.

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