Big Brothers Big Sisters concludes a successful year of Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraising, surpassing its goal of $250,000 for its mentorship programs across Northeast Indiana.

Funds Raised: $250,000

Presented by Pro Resources, the annual bowling fundraiser hosted in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, and Noble Counties drew in hundreds of players across its sessions this March. Each team had a BIG goal to raise $500 for Littles in our programs and those on the waitlist, with special “Kids’ Champs” teams going above and beyond to raise $5,000. Fundraising continued throughout the month and culminated in more than $250,000 raised. Each county will retain the funds it raised to support current and future matches in the region.

People Getting More Involved: 153

People from across these counties came together not only to support our youth programs financially but also with their time, with many being moved to seek out more ways to get involved. During Bowl For Kids’ Sake, BBBS received 153 inquiries from individuals looking for one-time volunteer opportunities, occasions to host presentations, and ways to become mentors. BBBS would like to express its sincerest gratitude to those who made these BIG outcomes possible.

Check out our recap video and all the photos from each county!

Facebook Albums:

Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, and Noble.

Sponsors:

BBBS would also like to give a special ‘thank you’ to the sponsors that made these BFKS sessions possible: First Merchants Bank, ThunderBowl #1, Ashley Industrial Molding, Color Master Inc., K Vegas Bowling, K105 FM, Kohl’s, KPC Media (IN Northwest News, The Star, The Herald Republican), Optimist International, Pepsi Co., Pizza Hut, Rugged Steel Works, Shambaugh & Son L.P., 97.3 WMEE, Local UAW, Hoosier Pattern Inc., St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Bippus State Bank, Teijin Automotive Technologies, Core Mechanical Services, DePuy Synthes, Skyline Builders Inc, Wildman Business Group, AccuTemp, Beckman Lawson, Fort Wayne Metals, Omni Source, Wayne Pipe & Supply Inc, Linder Oil Company Inc., ThermaTru Doors, Auburn Brewing Company, and WIRCO.

Get Involved Next Year!

If you missed this year’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake, be sure to watch out for the next one! To get involved with next year’s bowling fundraiser or other events across the counties we serve, contact Randi Bebout at randi.bebout@bbbsnei.org or (260) 203-3330.