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BBBSH celebrates 100 years with Bowl for Kids Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton (BBBSH) is celebrating 100 years of helping children -- and is asking for support with one of its annual and most popular fundraisers. Tim Hortons local franchisees are title sponsors of the annual bowling fundraiser. BBBSH receives no government funding. While it does receive funding from partner United Way organizations, it must fundraise 70 per cent of the income it requires to operate its six core programs. From left to right, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn, Tim Hortons franchisees Geoff A true grassroots operation, Shore and Peter Moorhead, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton (BBBSH) Exit depends on organizations, ecutive Director Barb Ferrone, Taylor Hogarth, and franchisee Greg Hogarth friends, businesses, and other gear up for this year's Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser benefitting BBBSH. supporters to enable it to serve photo by Eric Riehl ­ Oakville Beaver the record 1,010 children who require its assistance. because it sets the tone for the entire year. The One of the ways it raises funds is the annual support from local Tim Hortons storeowners plays Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake, which will be a huge role in the success of the event each year. held this year at Classic Bowl in Mississauga on Honourary hosts for 2013 events include Oakville Friday, March 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. and Friday, Tim Hortons store owners and MPP Kevin Flynn. April 5 from 6:30-9 p.m. "Both are huge supporters of our agency, and The fundraising goal for the 2013 event youth in general, so we are thrilled that each will is $55,000. host an event again this year. Now in its seventh "It's our bread and butter fundraiser, it's im- year as title sponsor, Tim Hortons store owners portant," said BBBSH executive director Bar- not only participate by entering 10 teams, but probara Ferrone. vide great prizes and promotion to the event." "We do this fundraiser in the spring every year, Each team is made up of five to six bowlers and · ROHDE · MEPHISTO · BIRKENSTOCK · RIEKER 5 | Friday, March 15, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com each team must raise a minimum of $500 collectively in order to play. A number of businesses enter teams each year and currently both events are 50 per cent sold out. "We are still looking for local businesses, families and groups of friends to join, so we can have a sell-out event," said Ferrone. Currently more than 100 children are waiting for a Big Brother or Sister. "We're always looking for volunteers. It doesn't take as much time as people think," said Ferrone. "It only takes a couple of hours a week to change the life of a child." For information on how to enter a team, visit www.bbbshalton.ca or call 905-3392355, ext. 222. VISIT OUR WEDNESDAY, Open House on APRIL 10 THE FUTURE IS NOW. We have created a studentcentred learning environment to unleash the academic potential of all students in the College and to maximize the accomplishments and potential of our graduates. - Marc Ayotte, Head of College Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for students from M2 and PK to Grade 12. Visit us at www.hsc.on.ca. We are accessible and affordable. Call Scott Barton 905-389-1367 FAMOUS BRAND NAMES AT WAREHOUSE PRICES · ROHDE · MEPHISTO · BIRKENSTOCK · RIEKER · ARA · ROHDE · MEPHISTO · BIRKENSTOCK · RIEKER · ARA ARTHRITIS? ALL CLOTHING BY 70% OFF $ UP TO SOLUTION Come in for a no obligation foot and gait analysis! Open Tuesday-Sunday Closed Monday 213 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville 29.95 LARGE SELECTION OF JACKETS, SWEATERS AND SHIRTS REDUCED TO CLEAR INGEBORG'S WAREHOUSE 1681 FINFAR COURT, MISSISSAUGA Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5 - Sat. 10-5 - Sun. 11 to 4 LOOK FOR US ON (905) 823-7415 (905) 339-FOOT (3668)