Kansas City residents Bowl for Kids’ Sake to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Kansas City, Mo. -- (July 7, 2010)  — Today, July 7, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City will kick off their largest fundraiser of the year, Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Lunar Bowl in Blue Springs.  Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake is an 8-day fundraiser that raises money to match at-risk kids with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The event is the biggest bowl-a-thon in the city and attracts 2,000 participants each year. This year’s goal is $330,000. Sessions run Wednesday, July 7–Friday, July 9 and again Thursday, July 15–Saturday, July 17.  VIP sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 22 at Lucky Strike and are for teams that raise $2,500 or more. Bowling times are at 7:00 p.m. on July 7-8, 6:30 and 8:15 July 9, 15-17 and 6:00 & 7:30 on July 20 & 22.
 
Corporate and individual teams collect pledges, select a session and bowl for 90 minutes.  Participants enjoy free pizza, soda and beer and are entered to win prizes.  
 
“Many of our participants have said that this is the easiest and most enjoyable fundraising experience in Kansas City,” said BBBS-KC Executive Director Micheal Lawrence.  “Besides helping fund our program, the event raises awareness about our organization’s potential impact.  Together we can join to positively affect the lives of hundreds of children right here in our community.”
 
All money raised goes to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City match children with adult mentors. Children who are matched with a “Big” report improved self esteem, better grades and better family relationships.  There are more than 250 kids currently waiting to be matched with a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple.
 
For more information on Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake call 816.561.5269 or visit www.summerbowl.org.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps vulnerable children beat the odds.  The organization depends on donations to help recruit volunteers and reach more children.  Funding is used to conduct background checks on volunteers to ensure child safety; and provide ongoing support for children, families and volunteers to build and sustain long-lasting relationships.  Big Brothers Big Sisters is proven to improve children’s odds for succeeding in school, behaving nonviolently, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and breaking negative
cycles.  Learn how you can change how children grow up in America by going to BigBrothersBigSisterskc.org.
 
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