CHARITIES

SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION
'Race for the Cure'

One of the national charities that Decatur bowlers (both men and women) are dedicated to is their support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The Foundation is an international organization and recognized as one of the major charities supported by bowlers. Each year bowlers conduct fund raising events to provide continued support for the fight against breat cancer. The funds are used in advancing research, education, screening and treatment. The fund raising events include tournaments, pledges for pins knocked down, raffles, and league donations. At the USBC annual convention bowlers present a check to the Foundation for money collected. Your support and contributions are helping to save lives ravaged by this disease.

EASTER SEALS
"Be an Easter Seals Hero"
Pla-Mor Lanes - February 8, 2009

The Easter Seals Bowl-A-Thon's theme is "Be an Easter Seals Hero". The goal is to raise $15,000 through a variety of activities and it will take a bunch of volunteers to pull it off. The event is Chaired by: Easter Seals Central Illinois, Decatur Women's Bowling Association and the Easter Seals Committee Volunteers. Volunteers can be found participating in bowling - including the raising of pledges for their team, another group of volunteers will be found at the silent auction and items on the raffle table, the check-in table will be coordinated by Rebecca Bird and her group of helpers, and not to be overlooked is the 'go-fers'.

Throughout the years many local and national charities have received donations in the name of Decatur women bowlers. The list are long an varied, but some of the most recognizable charities have included: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Cancer Care of Decatur, Catholic Charities - Meals on Wheels, Dove, Multiple Sclerosis, Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army, St Jude Children's Hospital, and Make-A-Wish.