Sports News: Chiefs And Scotiabank Start Something Big In Chilliwack Feb 8

Submitted. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley is pleased to announce the beginning of one of their most popular and important annual fundraisers – Bowl for Kids Sake 2012 presented by Prospera Credit Union. On February 8, 2011 from 6:00pm-8:00pm the Chilliwack Chiefs and Scotiabank host a fun bowling event with the children and volunteers that are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Chilliwack.

“Scotiabank is a long time supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. We thought it would be fun and friendly to include the Chiefs’ players and home stay families and bowl in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Chilliwack,” says John Hayhow, Manager Scotiabank Downtown branch. “We’re excited about an opportunity to involve the Bigs and Littles and for them to mingle with the Chiefs players,” added Hayhow.

“The Chiefs are an active community sports club and Scotiabank has supported Big Brothers Big Sisters for many years. We’re happy for their participation in Bowl for Kids Sake 2012,” stated Daniel Sorensen, Vice Chair who notes that Bowl for Kids Sake raised over $80,000 last year in support of families in the Fraser Valley.

Bowl for Kids Sake 2012 is the 23rd annual event, beginning officially on February 22 at Chillibowl Lanes on February 22nd, the first of over 20 sessions in Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, and Abbotsford, concluding in Abbotsford on March 31st.

“Bowl for Kids Sake is not just about the bowling or fun,” said Edwin Palsma, Chair. “It’s about helping families and involving community volunteers.”

This is a free event and all are welcome to participate or support. Come – Meet the Chiefs; Support Big Brothers Big Sisters!

With bowling sessions scheduled across the Fraser Valley, there is still time to get involved. Bring your friends and colleagues together, make a team, get some pledges and come out and play.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley serves families in Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows.

To sign up or to find out more about Bowl for Kids Sake and Big Brothers Big Sisters please contact Janis Mitchell at (604)852-3331 or email janis.mitchell@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

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