Founded over 19 years ago by Dave and Tracy Yochem of Cornelius, Big Day at the Lake is a charitable initiative that provides a boating and recreational experience on Lake Norman for at-risk kids.

Big Day at the Lake benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas

On Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 hundreds of local volunteers, sponsors, and boat owners will gather on Lake Norman to open their hearts to the “Littles” of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas is celebrating their 50th year of helping children realize their potential by pairing them with mentors (“Bigs”) in the community. 

We spoke to the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, Donna Dunlap, in episode 63 of The Best of LKN podcast.

Big Day at the Lake is made possible each year by hundreds of local volunteers and corporate sponsors.

As one of the presenting sponsors, Freedom Boat Club of Lake Norman & Lake Wylie is also helping to provide much-needed boats and captains for the Big Day. Members of Freedom Boat Club participate to help make the event a success.

Other presenting sponsors include Cornelius Today, Business Today, Champion Tire & Wheel, Atrium Health, Ericka & Bill Cain, and South Creek Construction. Readers can download the full list of 2023 sponsors from Business Today.

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Big Day at the Lake 2023 – Events

Here’s the itinerary for this year’s Big Day at the Lake:

  • Boat hosts join “Bigs” and “Littles” at local marinas and venture onto the lake for a day of fun.
  • “Littles” enjoy boat rides, tubing, and swimming on the lake.
  • Before the day is over, everyone is treated to an epic picnic at Duke Energy Explorium where they’ll enjoy food, ice cream, music, and bounce houses. 
Big Day at the Lake swimming

Support Big Day at the Lake 2023

This special event wouldn’t be possible each year without the generous support from local volunteers and sponsors. 

Here are three ways you can help:

  1. Sponsorship – there are 4 sponsorship levels that provide financial support for the event.
  2. Volunteer – donate your time to help make Big Day at the Lake a success.
  3. Boat hosts – Donate your time and your boat for the day.

Join Big Day at the Lake and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas this year and help make a positive impact on at-risk kids in our community!

Big Day at the Lake 2023

If you’d like to sponsor Big Day at the Lake 2023, please call (704) 895-1335.

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