Kick off party and informational meeting April 30th, 7pm at Coffee Strong
Lakewood, April 21, 2011 – Coffee Strong is proud to announce the first annual Spares and Strikes Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser. The Bowl-a-Thon will gather teams of six anti-war activists and allies for good times and a worthy cause. The informational meeting for interested teams and individuals is happening at a kick-off party taking place April 30th at Coffee Strong, located at 15109 Union Ave. SW in Lakewood.
Organizer Jamila Hammami stresses the importance of participation in the Bowl-a-Thon stating,” it will provide Coffee Strong with funds to continue providing services to benefits Soldiers, Veterans, and Military Families. Not only will the event directly benefit Soldiers, Veterans, and Military Families, but it will also aid in building a network of allies within the Anti- War Community on the West Coast.”
The fundraising for this event officially starts May 1st, 2011, and teams of 6 are asked to raise a minimum of $600 each. Fundraising for the event can be a party in and of itself. There are many ways to fund raise- whether it be through open mics, benefit shows, happy hours, house parties, backyard bashes, yard sales, or sponsorship donations. Be creative. In the end, participants get together and celebrate by bowling together (free to all participants)! We’ll bowl, have some brews, pass out awards, and have a good time!
For more information, contact Jamila Hammami at jamila.coffeestrong@gmail.com
or check out the event on Facebook.
