Photos by Coastal Click Photography
West Palm Beach, Fla. (Monday, June 24, 2024)—Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held their annual bowling fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, on Friday, June 7, at Greenacres Bowl in West Palm Beach.
The not-for-profit brought the community together to raise awareness and donations while having fun. With offices in Palm Beach and Marin counties, this Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter meets the community’s needs by providing one-to-one mentoring and empowering every kid to graduate with a plan for their future.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fundraiser in which teams create fun team names, dress in theme/color, and set out to raise money. Some win prizes for their efforts. All participants have fun at the bowling party to celebrate. There are over 27 bowling teams and over 100 bowlers from the local business community and the public.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ signature fundraiser. Every year, half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. It is a fun way for individuals and companies to impact our community.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported our mission and contributed to the well-being of our Bigs and Littles. Your generosity helps our agency connect young people with mentors, fostering a stronger and more vibrant community—one meaningful connection at a time,” says Yvette Acevedo, CEO.
Winners include the Most Spirited Team, D16 Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, the Best Team Name, Livin’ On A Spare, the Top Fundraising Team, Gutter Nonsense, and the Top Fundraiser, Paul Pickett from Gutter Nonsense.
Event sponsors include DEX Imaging, The Wawa Foundation, FPL, Haynes Scaffolding Inc., Innovative Telecom Solutions, After Hours Pediatrics, Duffy’s Sports Grill, Victory Counseling, NetOne Technologies Inc., Schumacher Auto Group, Kelly Kronenberg, Jacob & Greenfield PLLC, Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey and Fronrath, Cleveland Clinic UES, and Thrivent.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties have a waiting list for boys needing a big brother. Their recruitment campaign, It Takes Little to be BIG!, is ongoing to enlist adult mentors. Parents should also become aware of the programs available to their children through BBBS. To learn more, visit mentorbig.org.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties:
BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6-17 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986, the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County and, since July 2010, in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Growth Award Winner for program excellence in 2023. Out of more than 230 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies nationwide, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties is one of 100 organizations to receive this top honor. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the thirty-five best-performing agencies nationwide. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.