For Immediate Release
Date Released: November 17, 2006
Media Contact: Mark Martin
(248) 443-2695 ext. 100
The
Metro Detroit USBC Association (MDUSBC) raised over $2,650 in support of the
Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) at a fundraiser at Sunnybrook Lanes in
The
event included bowling by 70 participants, selling of merchandise and raffles to
raise money on the night of the event.
Nineteen
local businesses and individuals were lane sponsors, which helped the total
donations.
Event
organizer Laura Dembek was very enthused with the turnout and looks forward to
bigger and better things next year.
Donations
were also received from several leagues including the Afternooners, Dearborn
Recreations Ladies, S&B Ladies Classic and Luxury Lanes Invitational
Classic.
BVL
is a national nonprofit charitable organization which raises about $1 million
annually to fund a variety of recreational equipment and therapeutic supplies
for
For
more information on BVL visit www.bowlforveterans.org.
The Metro Detroit USBC Association became effective May 1, 2006 as a result of the merger of the Detroit Women’s Bowling Association, Greater Detroit Bowling Association, Greater Detroit Youth Association and the Pontiac Women’s Bowling Association serving nearly 90,000 adult and youth bowlers in the Metropolitan Detroit market.
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