The 26th Annual
BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE
ended on a very successful note!
The 26th Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake event was held on April 5th & 6th, 2008, at Bowl-O-Rama in Exeter...sponsored by
Bachman's Roofing, Building, and Remodeling and Quadrant Engineering!
Other sponsors include: Sovereign Bank and Giorgio Foods.
There were 128 teams participating in this year's event, led by Sovereign Bank (21 teams). Participating bowlers combined to raise nearly $43,000 to help the agency serve at-risk youth from throughout Berks County. Bowlers went after those pins for one free game, then enjoyed a free lunch (also with the help of some local businesses...see list below). Individuals who raised at least $75 were eligible for a GRAND PRIZE. This year's GRAND PRIZE is a 19-inch HD/LCD television with a DVD Home Theater (donated by Stereo Barn).
This year's event also marked the successful return of the All-Star Challenge. Members of Berks County's All-Star Men's Bowling Team (the Lift Incorporated team) competed against Berks County's Junior (Boys) All-Star Bowling Team. League bowlers from across the county contributed $2,390 as part of the All-Star Challenge, and became eligible to win prizes including a 19-inch HD/LCD TV, a DVD player, or an iPod. Our appreciation to the two All-Star teams!!
A number of businesses also helped out by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. Several levels of sponsorship included: Assisting Sponsor ($500), Major Sponsor ($1,000), T-Shirt Sponsor ($2,500), or Primary Sponsor ($5,000). All Corporate Sponsors get a free advertisement in oru Souvenir Event Book; their company listed on over 500 color BFKS T-shirts; and are welcome to display a company banner at the two-day BFKS event. This year's Corporate Sponsors -- thus far -- include: East Penn Manufacturing/Deka, National Penn Bank, Graham Company, Enersys, Beard Miller Company, RM Palmer, UGI, the Governor Mifflin Education Association, Harleysville National Bank, and Wiring By Wall, Inc.
Businesses and individuals also helped by sponsoring a Littles Team. Their sponsorships enabled a team of Little Brothers/Sisters to enjoy the fun-filled day at Bowl-O-Rama Our thanks to those companies who have already stepped forward to sponsor a team of Littles. See list below.
Many other companies & individuals banded together to help make BFKS 2008 a huge success! See list below.
LITTLES TEAM SPONSORS
Burkhart Refractory Instl., Inc. - Cambridge Lee Ind., LLC - Phillip Coles - Caron Treatment Centers - Conrad Weiser Lions Club - Hracho & Landis Law Office - Outten Buick Pontiac - Philadelphia Ball & Roller - Rubright Construction - Sheraton Hotel - Tray-Pack Corporation - Trupps Garage, Inc. - Enviroscan Inc. - First States Financial
LITTLES TEAM CO-SPONSORS
America Polarizers, Inc. - Associated Realty & Appraisals - Berks County Bar Association - Bernville Quality Fuels - Chima Inc. - Chuck Skias Welding - Elements to Wellness - Gilbert's Furniture Showroom - Committee to Re-elect Dennis Hess Coroner - Hydrojet Services, Inc. - Johnson Horse Transportation - Kauffman Motor Service - Levan's Machine Company, Inc. - Mountain View Supply, Inc. - Reading Foundry & Supply Co. - Reading Precast - District Judge Wally Scott - Alan Seltzer, Esq. - In Memory of Richard H. Smith, Sr. - Sunsweet Growers - Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - West Reading Tavern, Inc. - William C. Brown & Co. Title Searchers - Amity Fence - Synergetics Architects
OTHER SPONSORS/SUPPORTING VENDORS INCLUDE:
Clover Farms - Reading Eagle Company - Y-102 Rock Hits - Berks Packaging Company - Coca-Cola - Governor Mifflin Education Association - NogginBox Creative - Land Displays - Pepperidge Farms, Inc. - All-Star Distributing - Martin's Potato Chips - Kutztown University Television Services - Goodman Vending - Comcast - The Manor Golf Club - Weis Markets (Wyomissing, 5th Street, Shillington, and 13th Street) - Olive Garden - Giant Food (Exeter, West Lawn, and Sinking Spring) - TGI Friday's - Friendly's (Wyomissing) - Pizzaria Uno - Applebee's (Wyomissing, Exeter & 5th Street) - Burger King - Sheetz (Wyomissing & Birdsboro) - Dairy Queen (Shillington) - Chick-Fil_a (Wyomissing) - Texas Roadhouse - Pike Cafe - McDonald's (Shelbourne Square) - Hair On the Avenue - Changes Hair Studio - The Spine & Wellness Center - Mohnton Navy Yard Galley - Isle of Man Woodworking - Giorgio Pierogies - Service Electric - Volunteers & Board of Directors members of Big Brothers Big Sisters
