Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake is appealing to the community to support Bowl for Kids’ Sake presented by Whiting-Turner, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, which raises money needed to carefully pair volunteer mentors with Maryland’s youth in professionally supported, long-term mentoring relationships and youth development workshops.
After more than 40 years, Bowl for Kids’ Sake has become Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest national fundraiser, engaging more than half a million people across the country. Registration for the event in Maryland is open now and each team that registers and fundraises will help support youth programming.
Teams of six can register online at www.biglittle.org/bowl2015, then choose an event date, set a team goal and start fundraising. Each participant is asked to raise $50 in donations; this amount provides Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake with the necessary resources to support children in our programs. The fundraising period, which kicked off at the end of January, culminates in bowling celebrations at local events, sponsored by Delmarva Power, on March 22nd at OC Lanes in Ocean City and April 8th at Cherokee Lanes in Salisbury. Each person receives two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, food, drinks and a commemorative t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for the top fundraiser, the top fundraising team, highest bowling score and more.
“Bowl for Kids’ Sake presented by Whiting-Turner brings the whole community together in support of a positive future for Maryland’s youth,” said Terry Hickey, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. “No matter how someone chooses to be involved- bowler, team captain, sponsor or donor- each person has a hand in helping to start a child on the right path as every dollar raised stays in our community.”
As the nation’s largest mentoring network, the organization holds itself accountable for helping children achieve positive measurable outcomes including educations success, avoidance of risky and delinquent behaviors, improved relationships, higher aspirations and greater confidence. Donor funds, such as those raised through Bowl for Kids’ Sake presented by Whiting-Turner, help to continue the support of these outcomes.
Those interested in fundraising or donating to the event can visit www.biglittle.org/bowl2015 to register a team or donate. The 2015 local events, sponsored by Delmarva Power, will be held at the following locations:
Date and Time: Sunday, March 22, 2015 1PM – 3PM
Theme: St. Patty’s Bowl
Location: Ocean Lanes, located at 115 72nd Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 6:15PM- 8:15PM
Theme: The ‘bury Bowl
Location: Cherokee Lanes, located at 1524 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21208
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake (BBBSGC)
BBBSGC is the oldest and largest mentoring organization in the region, having served Central Maryland since 1954. As a local affiliate of both Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the National Mentoring Partnership/MENTOR, BBBSGC also operates the Maryland Mentoring Resource Center, which provides training, technical assistance, and resources to mentoring programs, mentors, and other youth service professionals across the state. Learn how you can positively impact a child’s life, donate or volunteer at www.biglittle.org.
