Bowling enthusiasts will have a chance to show off their skills while fundraising for a cause when Woolwich Community Services is rolling out its 19th annual bowl-a-thon on Oct. 13.
The event, which supports WCS’ family violence prevention program, takes place at Elmira Bowl from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
“All proceeds raised during that day go towards our public education component of the program,” said WCS communications resource coordinator Leigh-Anne Quinn.
Participants can pick up pledge sheets at the WCS office on 73 Arthur St. S and must raise a minimum of $50 through their team, while a team from a service club or business must raise a minimum of $100 in order to participate in the event, Quinn explained.
On the day of the event teams will consist of five to seven people competing for the highest score as well as top pledges. Quinn said the funds will be going towards a specific aspect of the violence prevention program geared towards supporting students in the community.
“We have a staff person who actually heads into schools and chats with both elementary and high school students about healthy relationships and preventative measures to prevent violence in their lives,” she explained.
Last year’s bowl-a-thon yielded $5,143 in pledge money for the violence prevention program. Quinn said the event is a significant fundraiser for the WCS.
“This particular event, as well as our golf tournament is the two big fundraisers for the family violence prevention program,” she explained. “So it definitely is a significant contributor in terms of what we do for fundraising events.”
Everyone participating in the event receives a ballot for a chance to win prizes.
