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Bowl For Kids' Sake raises almost $34,000 in Kincardine By Liz Dadson |
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 Jenna Dennis, Grade 5 student at Huron Heights Public School, bowls in the Bowl For Kids' Sake Saturday evening, during the "Rock 'n' Bowl" | ||||
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The 26th annual Bowl for Kids' Sake raised almost $34,000 for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine and District, thanks to the many teams of bowlers who took part in the event held at Bruce Bowling Lanes on the weekend. Organizers said 52 teams, including local businesses, service clubs, youth groups, schools, municipal, recreational and sports groups, and teams of friends, combined their efforts to raise an amazing $33,838.An outstanding effort was demonstrated by the following Top 10 Individual Pledge Earners:
For his superb efforts, Ernie Parent received the Grand Prize of dinner for four and an evening at the races at Woodbine or Mohawk Racetrack from Woodbine Entertainment. Draw winners of the gift baskets were:
Olivia Christie won a McDonald's prize pack; and Kelly McDonald and Danica Wall each won a Tim Hortons prize pack. Ryan Enright, president of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine and District, said there were more teams participating this year compared to last year, so organizers added an extra hour of bowling on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. The on-line fund-raising was a new feature this year and Enright said it has already proven successful. "Before we started the event, we had already raised $3,000," he said. "I have friends in the United States from when I went to school, who were able to sponsor me on-line. It was great. We hope the on-line fund-raising becomes even more popular next year." The agency's yearly budget is about $60,000 to $65,000, said Enright. "Through the annual Bowl For Kids' Sake, we're able to raise at least half of that budget every year." Several teams came in costume to bowl. "We've already had some hula dancers," said Enright Saturday night. "The people I'm bowling with are dressing up as a baseball team. Everyone has a lot of fun." He said there are 10 Little Brothers and four Little Sisters, ranging in age from six to 14, on the waiting list for a Big Brother or Big Sister. "Raising money and volunteers for this organization is always a challenge. We have quite a few Big Sisters and Big Couples, but we need more young men to serve as Big Brothers." Enright said a caseworker helps match Bigs and Littles into compatible relationships. "It really takes just a couple of hours per week; but often, the match wants to spend more hours together." He said adults don't have to become Big Brothers or Big Sisters, they could also volunteer to be group mentors or board members.
Tatiana Bumba (L), Grade 5, and Kiera Bishop, Grade 6, at Huron Heights Public School, get ready to bowl
Danica Wall (L) and Hailey Woods, Grade 6 at KTTPS, bowl on the same team at the "Rock 'n' Bowl" Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area.
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From the organizers: Thank you to Kincardine and district for proving that “a change of shoes can change the lives” of children and youth in our local community.  Chloe Durrant, Grade 4 at Huron Heights Public School, throws the ball  Owen Kirk, Grade 1 at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS), lines up a shot  Kayleigh Haferer, Grade 5 of Huron Heights, fires a shot down the bowling lane  Ethan Kirk, Junior Kindergarten at KTTPS, watches the bowling ball ease its way down the lane toward the pins  Jori Picard, Grade 1 at Elgin Market Public School does a two-handed throw
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