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26th Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake
January 1st - April 1st, 2012!

Start Something Big!

Our MISSION is to make a positive difference in the lives of area youth through professionally supported relationships with mentors and volunteers. 

Do you remember a special person who brought excitement to the everyday, broadened your horizons and put little moments of magic into your life? By joining our BFKS Campaign and becoming a supporting donor you can do the same for a child who will be forever changed by the experience!

Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Athens make a lasting, positive impact on our area’s children, schools and  communities.  Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Athens today – bowl, donate or both!   

 Setting up a personal Fundraising Page is easy and only takes a few minutes:

  • Click the Get Started button
  • Select the Bowl For Kids' Sake 2012 event.
  • If you're a Team Captain, Create a Team, otherwise join the team created by your Captain.
  • Personalize the text and the photo on your personal Fundraising Page to express why you are raising funds.
  • Send the link out to your friends, family, colleagues - anyone you think will help you reach your goal.

Call Tara at 740-797-0037 if you have any questions.

 

Make a Positive and Lasting Impact

By participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake, you can help make a positive, lasting impact on children, schools and neighborhoods. Our communities face huge challenges – youth violence, drop out rates, poverty, drug and alcohol abuse – Big Brothers Big Sisters is a solution that works to solve these societal problems. Our impact is proven.  Research shows that children in our program are:

                • 52% less likely to skip school

                • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs

                • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol

                • 37% less likely to skip a class

                • 33% less likely to engage in violent

Help Big Brothers Big Sisters continue contributing to better schools, brighter futures and stronger com-munities for all – support Bowl for Kids’ Sake today!