With 33 teams from the involved, Big Brothers Big Sister (BBBS) Ponoka was able to surpass its $20,000 goal set for the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser.
The fundraiser is the organization’s fundraiser of the year, says program director Morgen Chernick. With a possible few more pledges expected, the fundraiser brought in approximately $20,500.
“All the funds raised in the community go to programming and administration costs,” said Chernick. BBBS runs five programs; site-based mentoring, community-based mentoring, teen mentoring, Go Girls and Game On.
Last year’s bowling event resulted in approximately $20,200.
While this year took people back in time, with a medieval dress theme, modern money was still pouring in from different bowlers and their sponsors.
“I think it went fabulous. The support from the community has been amazing,” said Chernick.
With Alberta’s current economic challenges, Chernick says BBBS would not be able to operate the way it does without the community’s assistance.
“It’s been very overwhelming and very much appreciated. There’s no way we can pull this off without the community support,” said Chernick.