Bowl for Kids' Sake Raises $43K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Editor's note: The following press release was submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County.

One sure sign spring will soon arrive is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County's Annual Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser! Supporters from around Ozaukee County participated in this year’s effort that raised more than $43,000 to support the organization’s mentoring programs. Led by event sponsors BMO Harris Bank, Port Washington State Bank, and Rexnord Corporation, a total of 275 bowlers, almost 30 local corporations and businesses, and more than 10 community service organizations raised pledges and funds for this year’s bowl-a-thon.

Bowl for Kids' Sake is held annually at Harbor Hills Recreation Center in Port Washington and features teams of bowlers joining together to help Ozaukee County’s youth that need us most. "The entire organization, and especially the youth participating in our programs, is extremely grateful for the tremendous support from throughout Ozaukee County," said Steve Dykema, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County. "We would not be able to offer the level of programming for the kids needing the extra help without it."

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County is Ozaukee County's only youth mentoring organization serving more than 200 at-risk children every year. The organization matches children ages 5 to 17 to caring adult volunteers who serve as Big Brothers or Big Sisters, providing youth another source of support and guidance to help them experience both social and academic success. Since the organization was founded in 1974, more than 10,000 youth have been matched to a Big Brother or Big Sister. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County, visit our new website bbbsoz.org, or call 262-377-0784.