Bowl for Kids' Sake- The most fun you'll have in rented shoes!

Bowl for Kids' Sake is a fun, easy and a great way to get kids matched to a mentor!

1. Create a Team: Teams are formed with 4-5 members. Create a team with family, friends, fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, or co-workers.

2. Raise money: Each bowler is asked to raise a minimum of $50 in donations. Each team raises $250

3. Join Us at the Bowling Alley: After you have secured your donations, it's time to have fun! You'll receive two games of bowling with shoe rental included and lunch for your team! 

Our theme this year is Once Upon a Time!  If you are a veteran participator in Bowl for Kids' Sake then you already know that we LOVE our costumes.  Dress up as your favorite book, graphic novel, or folklore character.  The possibilities are endless and we can't wait to see the creativity of our bowlers!

Don't miss out on your chance to win prizes for best costume!

• Set a realistic goal and a schedule to achieve your desired result

• Create your own fundraising e-mail with images and video, if applicable, that you can send to friends and family asking for donations

• Use social media to communicate the campaign and invite followers to watch, listen and donate

• Create a strong message around your involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina and why giving is Now so IMPORTANT

• Ask friends, family and co-workers for small gifts ($10) and plan your asks so that there is enough time to reach and even exceed your goal

• Invite those you trade with, dry cleaner, doctor, dentist, mechanic and other businesses you frequent and support to support you in your fundraising

• Thank and showcase via social media all your donors for their gifts, no matter the amount

• Celebrate the end of the campaign with a party and use the occasion to publicly thank all those who gave to your fundraising campaign

Use your imagination!

We invite our Littles (mentees) to get their creative juices flowing and develop an original short story.  Writing is a great way to build self-esteem, advance literacy skills, and inspire creativity.

• Each Little can submit one short story or graphic novel (maximum of 1 page).  You can write about anything you want.  We would love to hear about an adventure with your Big!
• You can also design a book cover if you'd rather.
• Illustrations can be included if you'd like
• Can be written or typed
• Be sure to proofread
• Get your Big to help!
• Deadline for Henderson/Polk/Transylvania and Burke is March 1st, 2023. Buncombe/Haywood/Madison deadline is March 10th, 2023.  Macon/Jackson/Swain/Graham/Cherokee/Clay deadline is March March 20th, 2023.

Submissions will be reviewed by the Literacy Organization in the Little's county.  Enter your story today for a chance to win a prize!  See flyer for information.  Call your Program Coordinator if you have any questions.