It’s that time of year again! Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Innisfail is currently accepting team registrations for the 24th Annual “Bowl for Kids” campaign. This event will be held at the Innisfail Bowling Lanes on Sunday, Feb. 6.
Don’t worry if you can’t bowl – that part is just for fun. The idea is for each participant to raise about $125 to help reach the goal of raising at least $30,000. We know that it’s possible, because last year, this event raised $31,500! Innisfail has a terrific record for support of this event!
Funds raised in this event will go towards a variety of local mentoring programs offering support and nurturing to children. This includes In-School Mentor matches, Big Brother/Big Sister matches, summer and after-school group activities, Kids & Kops, Go Girls!, Game On!, and the Junior Volunteer program.
There are In-School Mentor programs operating in 10 area schools, in Innisfail, Bowden, Penhold, SpruceView, and Caroline. Volunteers spend one hour a week with a child in Grades 2 to 6. The children need positive role models who can help them build self-confidence and develop social skills through developing a positive relationship with one reliable adult friend.
If you would like to participate, call 227-6766 and someone will bring you the pledge books you need. You may also fax the names of your team members to 227-6769 or e-mail them to [email protected].
