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Registration Open For Bowl For Kids Fundraiser

When it comes to helping kids, everyone can bowl a perfect game.

Registration is now open for the 24th Annual Copper Country Bowl for Kids.

The event supports Big Brothers—Big Sisters of U.P. Kids and is scheduled to take place on Saturday – March 19 at the Mine Shaft in Houghton.

There will be bowling sessions starting at Noon, 2PM, and 4PM.

Program Director Maggie Munch talks about the importance of this fundraiser.

Individuals and Teams of 4 to 8 people are welcome to register with a $37 minimum per bowler.

Participants will get 2 hours of bowling, free pizza, and be entered into a drawing.

Munch says people come up with a lot of creative ways to raise their money.

Here is the original press release from Big Brothers–Big Sisters of U.P. Kids:

Help Kids. Have FUN. Save the date!

The 24th Annual Copper Country Bowl for Kids is scheduled to take place on Saturday – March 19, 2016 with bowling sessions starting at Noon, 2PM, and 4PM at the Mine Shaft in Houghton.

Registration is open online at www.upkids.com  Please consider joining us for a Fun-Filled Day for a Great Cause and help us to spread the word… Feel free to pass this information along to anyone and everyone that you think may be interested!  Also, please consider joining our Bowl for Kids 2016 Facebook event page to keep up-to-date on event happenings!

This event is definitely not about the bowling; it’s about having FUN for a good cause, so anyone can participate!  Individuals and Teams of 4 to 8 people are welcome to register for this special event and help U.P.Kids Big Brothers Big Sisters to raise funds for local mentoring programs exclusively benefiting children and youth in the Copper Country.  Each participant raises pledges with a minimum of $37 per bowler.  In addition, Teams can hold a mini-fundraiser prior to the event to raise funds as a group.  With $37 minimum per bowler you are eligible for 2 hours of bowling, pizza compliments of Pizza Hut, an entry in the “Everyday Heroes” Drawing, great prizes and a lot of FUN!  Plus, raise more money and you’ll qualify for more prizes!

U.P.Kids Big Brothers Big Sisters programs help children to realize their full potential and build their futures.  We nurture children, support families and strengthen communities.  And we couldn’t do any of this without YOU!  Participating in Bowl for Kids is a great way to make a positive, long-lasting impact on children in your community.  Join in the FUN and be a part of something BIG!  All funds raised go directly to the youth mentoring programs serving the local communities.  For more information or to register a team you can email bbbs@upkids.com or visit the U.P.Kids Big Brothers Big Sisters website.

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