More than 100 local bowlers are expected to knock down pins to knock out breast cancer with the Lubbock USBC Association, Inc. at the 4th Annual Bowl for the Cure® Tournament on Sunday, January 11, 2008. The event will be held at Whitewood Lanes at 3632 50th Street from with squad times at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
This year, local bowlers hope to raise more than $1,000 to contribute to Bowl for the Cure®, a year-round fundraising and awareness initiative organized by the United States Bowling Congress in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Bowlers around the United States organize tournaments, bowl-a-thons, raffles, auctions and more each year to support Bowl for the Cure®!
The Entry Fee for the tournament is $20 with proceeds benefiting the Lubbock Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Registration fee includes Bowl for the Cure t-shirt. All ages and genders are welcome, early registration is available (but not required) by contacting Karen Neal at 806-831-8348. Registration needs to be completed 30-minutes prior to squad starting times (1 p.m. and 3 p.m.). All participants are eligible for tournament prizes, the chance to win great door prizes, and to take home educational materials. Tournament prizes will be awarded at 5:30 p.m.
To contribute to Bowl for the Cure®, contact Karen Neal of the Lubbock USBC Association, Inc. at 806-438-8348. For more information, visit bowl.com and click on Bowl for the Cure® or call (800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3125. For additional information, please contact the Komen office at (806)-698-1900or ashley@komenlubbock.org .