OSU students invited to Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is bringing together Oklahoma State University students to form teams and raise money for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters agency of Stillwater on Collegiate Night, Wednesday, April 22, from 9-11 p.m. at Frontier Lanes.

Stephanie Fry, area director for the Stillwater office of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, invites students to have fun while supporting children in the community who need a caring adult role model and mentor. 

“The Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising campaign provides a way for individuals and businesses, friends and families to support Big Brothers Big Sisters and the children we serve, many of whom are facing a variety of challenges in their lives,” Fry said. “You don’t have to be an expert bowler—it’s all about sharing your time and fundraising talent in support of mentoring, while having fun doing it as a team.” 

Each of the five members on a team has a personal goal of raising $100. A free Bowl for Kids’ Sake T-shirt is provided when bowlers reach their goal. Cash, checks and electronic donations are accepted. Team members are also able to download the Bowl for Kids’ Sake app for smart phones. 

Every team member will be provided with two free games of bowling, hot dogs, French fries and soft drinks, and the opportunity to win prizes all evening. Beer will also be available for purchase. 

The fraternity or sorority that raises the most money will win a free date party venue at Rockin’ Star Farm. There will also be more prizes available to win throughout the night. For more information and to register teams, please visit www.bfksstillwater.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma is a donor-supported volunteer organization that provides children facing adversity with a caring adult mentor and friend who, through a professionally supported relationship, stands in the gap to change their lives. In 2014, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma served 1,400 children. Independent research shows that the positive relationships between youth in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct, measurable and lasting impact on children’s lives. The program is proven to improve children’s odds for succeeding in school, behaving nonviolently, avoiding drugs and alcohol and breaking negative cycles. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters and how you can change how our children grow up in Oklahoma, visit www.bbbsok.org.

Story by Lauren Combs