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There is nothing better in this world than having someone by your side to keep a good spirit and help you through your tough times. But how did two complete strangers become best friends and sisters?
It all started a few years ago when Myra Camino took a decision that would change her life. She was working for the organization that had founded the Big Brother, Big Sister program.
Camino had to find matches to little girls that registered into the program. Little did she know that checking the file on Saleen Sabater would end up with Camino being her Big Sister. Grab some tissues and check out their amazing story.
20. THE ADORABLE SIX-YEAR-OLD
Sabater was only six years old when her father died. She had to switch schools, and the staff at the new school came with an amazing idea. The Big Brother, Big Sister program was perfect for her to help the young student cope with all the things.
Camino, who worked for the organization had to match the little girl with the perfect person…
19. PERFECT MATCH
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Believe it or not, but when Myra read the young girl’s file, she realized that the perfect match was none other than herself. The little girl was shy, and Myra was the opposite. They both loved arts and crafts!
In an interview with PEOPLE, the 39-year-old Big Sister said: “During the interview I felt with connection with her because we had a lot of things in common.”
18. MANY THINGS IN COMMON
“My job was to get her a Big Sister, but I actually went to my co-worker and said that I wanted to be her Big Sister. So I kind of matched myself,” added Camino.
As soon as they became Little Sister and Big Sister, the two started having tons of fun. The little girl felt like she could tell Myra everything, as she’ll understand her…
17. LOVE FOR ARTS AND ANIMALS
The love for animals and arts and crafts was what brought them together. Throughout their five-year friendship, Saleen and Camino have made origami, bracelets and even a scrapbook to help the little girl go past the trauma of losing her father.
Here’s what they did!