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We Grow Dreams 10th Annual Bowlathon
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015 BRUNSWICK ZONE 1555 W. 75TH ST., WOODRIDGE, IL 2 – 5 PM Registration at 1:00pm
Come join us in supporting our 10th Annual Bowlathon! This is our major fundraising event that supports the We Grow Dreams job training program for individuals with disabilities. Come and help us build a brighter future for them! We welcome community families and individuals to join in the fun and help make this year’s event a huge success!
REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 7, 2015 – Register to bowl by 1) calling the greenhouse or 2) sending an email to lauriez@ wegrowdreams.org.. Please let us know if you are making up a team.
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Since this is our major fundraising event, bowlers are encouraged to raise as much money as possible and a minimum of $100 is requested to be raised by each bowler. Each bowler is asked to get sponsors who will pledge money for him/her to participate in the Bowlathon event. Sponsors can make a $100 donation so a team member can bowl.
There are two ways to collect pledges:
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1. Use pledge sheets to collect pledges. Pledge sheets can be downloaded from our website www.wegrowdreams.org OR you can call We Grow Dreams greenhouse at 630-293-0100.
2. Register online at FirstGiving.com https://www.firstgiving.com/21207/we-grow-dreams-10th-annual-bowlathon
and then you can collect pledges through your own webpage. Please see instructions on our website www.wegrowdreams.org.
Not a bowler? Come and try your luck for on or more of our wonderful themed raffle baskets! Take a chance to win a wheelbarrow of wine! No entrance fee at the door!
Grand Prize Raffle
$10 each ticket or 6 for $50
1st Grand Raffle Prize: One week stay at the beautiful Sea Glass Inn in Placencia, Belize
2nd Grand Raffle Prize: A one week stay on Bald Head Island, NC in a gorgeous private home with all the amenities!
EVENT AND LANE SPONSORSHIP
Any employer, business or group is invited to become an Event Sponsor or Lane Sponsor for the Bowlathon. Sponsors’ names will be displayed at the Bowlathon and publicized on our website.
Event Sponsorship is available for $5000, $2500 or $1000. Lane Sponsorships are available for $250 per lane.
Please contact Laurie Zientz at 630-293-0100 or lauriez@wegrowdreams.org for information.
Raffle tickets may be purchased on line at our website www.wegrowdreams.org or at the greenhouse. Winners do not need to be present to win.
Contact – Holly Riordan - Hriordan74@gmail.com
OUR MISSION -To provide people with disabilities, the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives and to train and work in a supportive, safe and caring environment while producing and providing products and services to the community.
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center
1055 W. Washington St. West Chicago, IL 60185