Bowl a thon 4 Cancer Support (45 Day St, Davis Sq. Somerville, Oct 2)

By benjamin_garton on Thu, Sep 13, 2007 5:59 pm

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I volunteer for a wonderful organization, called the Center for Cancer Support and Education. Their mission is to empower and supports people touched by cancer, their caregivers and loved ones, by offering resources to enhance life as they move forward.

I am writing to see if anyone is interested in participating in their annual fundraiser: a Costume Bowl-a-Thon at Sacco's Bowl Haven in Davis Sq on Oct 2..it's a candlepin bowling alley and is so much fun! Does anyone want to join my team, start your own team, or be placed on a team? Teams usually pick a theme and dress in costume..last year we were pirates.

There is free food from Redbones and JP Licks! Bowling registration and shoes are free, there are lots of prizes, and there will be a super DJ!

If you aren't a bowler but would like to be involved, I am asking for contributions of 10 cents/pin that I manage to knock down...or a flat contribution amount.

Money donated will help support their Wellness Program, which is a one-on-one series of sessions for cancer patients, their family, and caregivers, to try a variety of wellness exercises such as guided meditation, art and music therapy, reiki, journaling, life coaching and dialogue, and creating their own "pathway to wellness" depending on what the individual needs. The Center also offers free support groups.

Here is the information about the Bowl-a-Thon:

* The Bowl-thon will be held on Oct 2, 2007 at Saccos Bowl Haven, 45 Day St in Davis Sq

* The event starts goes from 6-9pm and food will be available throughout that time

* Teams consist of 5 bowlers each--form your own or contact us to be paired with one

* Bowl-a-thon participants are encouraged to raise $100-200--think of it as $.10 per pin or a $20 pledge from 5 or 10 of your friends

* Each team's donations will be matched by a corporate sponsor--find your own or contact the Center for one

* Teams are encouraged to choose a creative theme and costumes based on their corporate sponsor

* The event consists of three games As our way of showing appreciation for your participation bowler registration, including lane and shoe rental as well as dinner are all complimentary

* Redbones, Pepsi, Mr B's Italian, and JPLicks are all donating food

* Lots of great prizes from local businesses- for best bowler and team, most creative team theme, highest earning bowler and team, sportsmanship award for team with most heart

* You can find out more about the Center for Cancer Support and Education here: http://www.centerforcancer.org/

Contact me to register or for more information! Ben Garton 781 648 0312