eagle.ca presents
Northumberland Big Sisters Big Brothers’
Bowl For Kids Sake…
2011 total matched by Campbellford bowlers!
Monday, March 26, 2012: Campbellford’s supporters of Northumberland Big Sisters Big Brothers are nothing if not loyal and consistent! This year seven teams came out again, raising about $10 more than they did in 2011! And the $1,513 total does not yet include a donation from RBC’s corporate office to support its local staff’s fundraising efforts of just under $300.
All the money raised will go toward programs such as summer day camp to provide services for youth waiting for mentors in Trent Hills, as well as efforts to help match local kids with individual mentors. Right now, there are four Campbellford-area boys waiting for a volunteer with whom to spend a few fun hours a week.
The Tai Chi Tossers snatched top team honours from Rita Convey’s Sunshine Girls this year, with a total of $410. Convey held on to her best individual fundraiser honours however, taking home a beautiful basket of World’s Finest Chocolate as a result. The RBC team had the youngest and most enthusiastic bowlers, without a doubt, and the stalwart support of Liz’s Country Kitchen and Trent Valley Lanes teams is much appreciated. Trent Valley Lanes’ Gary Richardson even donated the lane and shoe rental, so more of the donations could go to support mentoring for Trent Hills’ kids.
Support from area businesses is always much appreciated: Empire Cheese is a long-time Bronze Partner, joined this year by Fisher’s No Frills; the Lions Club of Campbellford donated; and prizes were provided by Dooher’s Bakery, Earth Angel Designs, MacLaren IDA Pharmacy, Master Submarine, RBC and World’s Finest Chocolate.
There are still many events to come in the Bowl For Kids Sake calendar: Brighton bowls on April 15, three Cobourg schools have booked bowling dates, and there’s still time and space for more school and group events – just call Northumberland Big Sisters Big Brothers at 905-885-6422 to get the ball rolling!
Contact: Sophie Kneisel, Communications Coordinator
tel: 905-885-6422; toll-free: 888-278-2484
e-mail: sophiebsbb@eagle.ca