Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank the more than 170 bowlers who helped Start Something by participating in Bowl for Kids’ Sake in Kosciusko County in March, and the Ambassador Committee who worked tirelessly to make it special.

The event raised nearly $22,000, which will help support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs making a positive long-lasting impact on the children of Kosciusko County.

Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to give special thanks and recognition to the District 5 Volunteer Firefighter’s Association for not only their dedication to keeping the citizens of Kosciusko County safe, but for once again making a huge impact in the success of this event by helping raise funds and filling bowling lanes.

Big Brothers Big Sisters would also like to thank this year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake local sponsors and supporters for their generosity and dedication in making a difference through the event. These include; Lake City Radio, CenturyLink, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, Biomet, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Micropulse, Paragon Medical, Silveus Insurance Group and The Bowling Alley.

Door prizes created more fun for the bowling participants and were donated by; Eagle Creek Farms, Pottery Bayou, Wings Etc., Betty’s Cake Shop, Shoop’s Restaurant, Arby’s, Martin’s Super Markets, Anderson Green House, Monteith Tire Co., Papa John’s Pizza, Pizza Huts, B-Mac’s on Buffalo, Redwood Firewood Grill, Chapman Jewelers, Lakeside Chevrolet, Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau, North Pointe Cinemas, ZoYo Neighborhood Yogurt, Mad Anthony Lake City Tap House, Penguin Point Systems, Tower Bank, Buffalo Street Emporium, Dennie House, Little Caesars Pizza, Applebee’s and Boathouse Restaurant.

Corporate partnerships include; BKD-CPA’s and associates, Do it Best Corp, Chase, Coca-Cola, DeKalb Molded Plastics, Indiana Physical Therapy, Markey’s Rental and Staging, Steel Dynamics, 97.3 WMEE, WFFT Fox Local, The Grainger Foundation, AEP Indiana Michigan Power, Thunder Bowl #1, Plato’s Closet, Lutheran Health Network, Walmart, Schneider Electric, Sweetwater, Omni Source, 95.5FM The Hawk, and KPC Media. Our programs would not be possible without the support of our corporate partners.

Studies show that the majority of children who are recommended to Big Brothers Big Sisters have the greatest need with the least opportunity. They sometimes come from poverty and possess risk factors such as living in a single-parent family, having trouble making friends, or showing difficulties in academic progress. Big Brothers Big Sisters is boldly moving forward through events like Bowl for Kids’ Sake to create brighter futures and stronger communities through the power of mentoring in Kosciusko County.

“Find the time to pour into the youth of our community because that’s our future. If we can change just one life through this experience, it’s going to be well worth it,” said (Big) Brian Peterson when asked about his experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

To all who impacted Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kosciusko County through the Bowl for Kids’ Sake event, your contribution is deeply appreciated.

Learn more about how you can positively impact a child’s life through Big Brothers Big Sisters, donate, or volunteer in Kosciusko County by contacting Trina Hoy at [email protected], call 574-551-6386, or visit www.bbbsnei.org.