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Fundraiser always a sure strike
With the success of the past four bowl-a-thons, Bessie’s Hope, formally Rainbow Bridge, knew this year’s fundraiser wouldn’t be a gutter ball
According to the co-founder Linda Holloway, Bessie’s Hope is the only kind of non-profit in the country that brings senior citizens and at-risk youth together for friendship and company.
“We have raised around $20,000 in the past here, but we are hoping for more today. It’s just hard on everyone right now with the economy being what it is, so we’ll see,” Holloway said.
The fundraiser was Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Bowl-ero Lanes, 5480 W. Alameda Ave, where people of all ages rolled their way to fun.
“We are able to work with thousands of people each year and build life-long relationships for thousands of elders,” Holloway said.
Bowling is a great way to raise money because all ages can participate and have fun for a good cause, she said.
“Bessie’s Hope is my grandmother’s legacy because of the abuse she experienced while in a nursing home,” Holloway said.
As the pins were set for the first time, visitors laughed and changed into their bowling shoes, while saying they were glad to be there.
“I think the work they do is great, and I remember visiting nursing homes when I was in school and how important it was to the seniors,” said Michelle Otero, who was with co-workers who participated in the bowl-a-thon in the past.
North Littleton Promise, an organization for Hispanic girls in fourth through fifth grade, had never participated in the bowl-a-thon before, but worked with seniors in the past.
“I like everything about bowling and it was great and I liked talking with them (seniors) before, “said Lesley Perez-Gonzalez.
The leader of the North Littleton Promise said bowling was good, fun way for the girls to get out and meet others.
“These girls have fewer opportunities than other children so it’s nice to do things like this,” said leader Barb Galuzzi.
The general manager of Bowl-ero Lanes, Michelle Sidener, said she was happy to accommodate the fundraiser and enjoyed the gathering of the ages.
“I think this is great, and it was very successful last year when they held it here, “Sidener said.
The bowling alley is a family friendly place for children and seniors and Sidener said she hoped Bessie’s Hope would return next year for the event.
Fundraiser always a sure strike
Lakewood Sentinel: October 23, 2008
By Ryan Parker
With the success of the past four bowl-a-thons, Bessie’s Hope, formally Rainbow Bridge, knew this year’s fundraiser wouldn’t be a gutter ballAccording to the co-founder Linda Holloway, Bessie’s Hope is the only kind of non-profit in the country that brings senior citizens and at-risk youth together for friendship and company.
“We have raised around $20,000 in the past here, but we are hoping for more today. It’s just hard on everyone right now with the economy being what it is, so we’ll see,” Holloway said.
The fundraiser was Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Bowl-ero Lanes, 5480 W. Alameda Ave, where people of all ages rolled their way to fun.
“We are able to work with thousands of people each year and build life-long relationships for thousands of elders,” Holloway said.
Bowling is a great way to raise money because all ages can participate and have fun for a good cause, she said.
“Bessie’s Hope is my grandmother’s legacy because of the abuse she experienced while in a nursing home,” Holloway said.
As the pins were set for the first time, visitors laughed and changed into their bowling shoes, while saying they were glad to be there.
“I think the work they do is great, and I remember visiting nursing homes when I was in school and how important it was to the seniors,” said Michelle Otero, who was with co-workers who participated in the bowl-a-thon in the past.
North Littleton Promise, an organization for Hispanic girls in fourth through fifth grade, had never participated in the bowl-a-thon before, but worked with seniors in the past.
“I like everything about bowling and it was great and I liked talking with them (seniors) before, “said Lesley Perez-Gonzalez.
The leader of the North Littleton Promise said bowling was good, fun way for the girls to get out and meet others.
“These girls have fewer opportunities than other children so it’s nice to do things like this,” said leader Barb Galuzzi.
The general manager of Bowl-ero Lanes, Michelle Sidener, said she was happy to accommodate the fundraiser and enjoyed the gathering of the ages.
“I think this is great, and it was very successful last year when they held it here, “Sidener said.
The bowling alley is a family friendly place for children and seniors and Sidener said she hoped Bessie’s Hope would return next year for the event.
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