‘Idol’ contestant and ‘Little Sister’ faces of fundraiser

   SOLEBURY — Every Monday at 8 p.m., Kelsey Corby can’t wait for the phone to ring.
   The person at the other end of the line at that time is always her “big sister” Devyn Rush, best known to the world as “The Singing Waitress” on Season 10 of “American Idol.”
   This year is special for Kelsey and Ms. Rush as they are the faces of “Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kid’s Sake” event.
   Their photo appears in the print ad, and they are in a commercial that can be seen on the “Bowl for Kid’s Sake” website.
   March 4, pre-sponsored bowling teams will head to AMF Bristol Pike Lanes, 2501 Bristol Pike Croydon, Pennsylvania, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise money for the organization.
   Then again March 25, teams will bowl at two locations: Earl Bowl Lanes, 251 NW End Blvd. Quakertown, Pennsylvania, from noon to 5 p.m. and Thunderbird Lanes 1475 West Street Road, Warminster, Pennsylvania, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
   Visit www.BBBSBC.org for more information.
   To “little sister” Kelsey, Ms. Rush is a godsend, always there for Kelsey when she needs a friend whether it’s a conversation on the phone or time spent doing fun activities.
   ”Devyn and I get to spend a lot of time together,” Kelsey said. “She always knows what to say in any situation. She is always there for me when I need to talk or vent. I can say anything to her, and it’s OK. She’s the sweetest person I know, and she always gives great advice like a best friend to have around.”
   Kelsey has nominated Devyn to be the National Big of the Year.
   Ms. Rush feels the same about Kelsey.
   ”I have the most amazing younger sister,” Ms. Rush said. “She is a beautiful girl growing into a beautiful young woman. She’s as there for me as I am for her.”
   Ms. Rush, who grew up in New Hope and now lives in New York, said she wanted to be a Big Sister as soon as she turned 18. She knew about the agency because her dad is a Big Brother.
   She is a woman with a passion for music, teaching children about emotional awareness and self-love through music and yoga and being a role model.
   ”I believe everyone should have a role model, and everyone should be a role model,” said Ms. Rush, who is not only a Big Sister, but also works with children through Hey U.G.L.Y Inc., an acronym for Unique, Gifted, Lovable, You, an organization devoted to bully prevention.
   One of Ms. Rush’s dreams is to become the national spokesperson for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, so she can talk to kids about the organization and how it has changed her life.
   Ms. Rush and Kelsey became a Big Sister, Little Sister pair in July 2009 through Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Bucks County after Kelsey’s mother, Kelly, called them requesting, at first, a big brother. Kelly wanted her daughter to have an older person to look up to and thought this program would work well.
   ”This awesome organization has created a life-changing relationship for Kelsey and her Big Sister, Devyn, and I want to raise money to help create more relationships like this,” said Ms. Corby.
   Kelsey has asked friends from Solebury School where she attends to join her and Ms. Rush’s team to participate in the fundraiser. Ms. Corby said she is donating all of her breakfast and lunch tips every Monday from her job at Nancy’s Village Café in Peddler’s Village in Lahaska.