With the success of the 2023 Bowl-a-Thon, it is evident that Western New York is truly a region of good neighbors with a love for bowling! As I scroll my LinkedIn feed, I'm constantly shown messages of friends and colleagues supporting local events and giving back to the community. It is one of the reasons I love calling Buffalo home.
In 2023, the Bowl-a-Thon raised over $159,000 for our financial literacy, work-and-career readiness, and entreprenuership programs in our local K-12 schools. I had the pleasure of teaching two elementary classes last year on concepts such as decisions, needs vs. wants, jobs, earning and saving money, how money moves through a community, and why we pay taxes. Financial literacy is so very important. I say it again and again—these are real life skills. How to budget. How to prepare for an interview. How to start and run a business.
In 2024, we are shooting for even greater heights for our beloved Bowl-a-Thon! I realize you have the choice of many organizations to contribute to each and every day. Thank you in advance for considering Junior Achievement of Western New York and my goal.
While you're here, please take a moment to watch the below video. Together we can help explain the rules to the game of life.