Bowl For Kids
Saturday, March 9 at Mohawk Lanes

Big Hearts Little Hands (BHLH) of Indiana County is a mentoring program of the YMCA of Indiana County. For over 45 years, volunteer mentors have helped boys and girls make the sometimes difficult transition into adulthood. A cornerstone of the Big Hearts Little Hands philosophy is this: the time an adult spends one-to-one with a child does make a difference in that child's life. Each one-to-one match between a mentor and a child is carefully monitored by professional staff with a special focus on the child's needs. Thousands of children throughout the county have already benefit from their mentors' guidance. However, for each child who has a mentor, there are many others still waiting for one. These children are the reason for Bowl for Kids (BFK).

BHLH currently has 75 children who are waiting for mentors! In 2011, we had nearly 400 participants in the event and raised over $20,000 to support this program. If you are interested in learning more about Big Hearts Little Hands or becoming a part of the BHLH experience, please contact 724-463-9622 for more information.

WHAT IS BOWL FOR KIDS?
BFK is a fundraising event to support local mentor recruitment efforts and professional staff to screen and monitor adult volunteers. It has raised over $400,000 for the children in Indiana County.

HOW DOES BOWL FOR KIDS WORK?
It's simple. Each team consists of 5 bowlers. Each bowler gets a Sponsor Pledge Form, and raises at least $30 in pledges, for a total of at least $150 per team. Friends, family, and local businesses can sponsor bowlers from $1 and up! Many teams raise much more which will help us meet our goal of $25,000.

HOW IS THE MONEY USED?
Since Bowl for Kids is a local fundraiser, all of the money donated stays right here in Indiana County. For each $1,000 raised, another child is matched for one year. So, you do make a difference!

DOES IT MATTER HOW WELL I BOWL?
NO! Whether you're a non-bowler who can't quite reach 100, a casual bowler, or a pro, your participation helps BHLH. The idea is to get involved and get others involved. Bowl for Kids is fun and it's for a great cause--KIDS!

WHO SUPPORTS BOWL FOR KIDS?
Local businesses; mentors; children and their families; schools and service organizations support BFK. BFK is supported by countless individuals who care about the happiness and well being of children.

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Our Mission Statement: "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy mind, body, and spirit for all."