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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dr. Marvin Whitfield, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio (419) 243-4600 ext. 101 mwhitfield@bbbsnwo.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio to Host Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser WHAT: Every year, half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Bowl for Kids’ Sake (BFKS) is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser. In April, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio will host three in-person bowling events to make a positive, long-lasting impact on children in our community.
WHERE: Miracle Lanes 5030 Jackman Rd, Toledo, Ohio, 43613
WHEN: April 16, 23 or 30 1:00 p.m.
WHY: Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest youth mentoring organization and has served children and families facing adversity for over 100 years. The program has shown that it can help students improve in academics, avoid risky and delinquent behaviors, and achieve higher self-esteem and aspirations.
Bowl for Kids' Sake raises essential funds to support the program in the northwest Ohio service area.
INFO: - four to five people per team
- bowl two games, shoes included
- lunch and prizes available
- $250 per team
LINKS: For more information, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio at (419) 243-4600 or email Liz Watson at lwatson@bbbsnwo.org.
About Bowl for Kids’ Sake Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters signature fundraiser. Each year half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies as we change how children grow up! Bowl for Kids’ Sake is the perfect way for individuals to make an impact on our community – it only takes a little bit of effort to raise the money that is vital to our program’s success. All funds will remain in the community and keep our agency’s programming available for the hundreds of local children who need the help of a mentor relationship. About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio is to provide one-to-one mentoring relationships between qualified adults and children in order to help children develop into competent, confident and caring individuals. The agency provides services to more than 650 children annually in several different mentoring programs. It is the agency’s vision that every child who needs a mentor gets one. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio is partially funded by United Way of Greater Toledo, The Lucas County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, Lucas County Workforce Development Agency and Lucas County Children Services. http://www.bbbsnwo.org/ ###
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