Bowl For Kids' Sake

It's not "about" bowling -- it's about doing something fun that benefits kids. This is our most important fundraising event. Funds raised provide guidance and support to at-risk Will and Grundy County children, and go directly toward matching children with carefully screened, caring volunteers.

Who Bowls For Kids?
People of all ages and from all walks of life -- friends, neighbors, colleagues, business associates -- people who, like you, want to make a contribution back to the Will and Grundy County community, and the children we serve daily.

You can participate as a sponsor, as a bowler, or both! Our sponsors (listed to the right) get the reward of knowing that their support is helping put Big Brothers and Big Sisters in children's lives. Our bowlers enjoy a fun outing with friends -- and get the satisfaction of knowing that you're making a difference to kids in Will and Grundy Counties.

Community Days
...for businesses, clubs, churches and other groups of friends/colleagues.

Sunday, April 24
11 am, 1 pm, or 3 pm
Town and Country Lanes, Joliet

Sunday, May 1
11 am, 1 pm, or 3 pm
Pioneer Lanes, Plainfield

How to Participate:

1. Form one or more 5-member teams.

2. Choose the date and time (see above) your group can bowl and call (815) 725-4324 or send email to spekar@bbbswillgrundy.org to reserve your spot. Space is limited – please make your reservation ASAP!

3. Each team member records donation pledges from friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family on the enclosed pledge. Minimum $50 per bowler. Bowlers earn prizes according to the amount of pledges raised. The more money raised equals more kids helped! In return, you will be treated to free bowling, bowling shoe rental, pizza, and pop.

Cops/Fire For Kids' Sake

2004 Highest Pledge Raisers

Marycrest School - Dist. 86

St. Mary Immaculate CCD Class

L. to R. Tati Bruce, Kelly Stalzer, Karen Shea, and Stephanie Leja, enjoyed a round trip limo ride to Splash Station Water Park in Joliet, a free lunch, and Big Brothers Big Sisters beach towels.

Police and fire personnel from municipalities throughout Will & Grundy Counties challenge each other for a chance to win the traveling trophy for a year.

Sunday, March 6 - 1 p.m.
Strike 'N Spare, Lockport

Teachers for Kids' Sake

Teachers from schools throughout Will & Grundy Counties get involved by challenging other schools for a chance to win the traveling trophy for a year. A traveling trophy is awarded to the school collecting the most money!
Lincoln-Way High School & New Lenox Public Grade Schools
Friday, March 11 - 4 p.m.
Country Lanes, New Lenox
Joliet Public Schools
District 86
Friday, March 18 - 4 p.m.
Town and Country Lanes, Joliet

Students for Kids' Sake

Student organizations such as National Honor Society (NHS), student council, Key Club, and others, compete for traveling trophies which are awarded to the school organizations collecting the most money.
St. Mary Immaculate Church CCD Classes, Plainfield
Feb. 27 - 12:45 pm & 3:15 pm
Pioneer Lanes, Plainfield

League Bowling

Bowling leagues bowl on their regularly scheduled league night and at their league's bowling establishment. To participate:
1.) Collect pledges (pledge sheets may be downloaded above) from family, friends, coworkers, teammates, etc.
2.) Choose one of your league's games during the month of March to dedicated to Bowl for Kids' Sake.

For further information, or to register your team, call: 815/725-4324 or email: spekar@bbbswillgrundy.org