Pins Fly
Records Shattered
Fall 2009The Bowlathon Was a Huge Success!
By: Russ OttenAn
amazing night of God's
blessings! That best describes Friday,
November 20, the date of the 16th annual Right-to-Life
Bowlathon. It
was a smashing success with many
inspirational stories.
Over
$3,600 was raised, eclipsing
the $3,500 goal, and catapulting
last year's record of $3,200. In addition, over 40 bowlers
participated, another event record.
For
the second straight year,
homeschoolers won the Cup of Life
Trophy, raising a school record of $1,854. Lutheran High donated an
incredible $1,011.
Though
the amount raised is
wonderful, how the students gathered the funds
is remarkable. Here are just two of those stories.
Sarah
and Christa Gulke and
friend Laura DeTroye approached and
were given permission by Jay Mentink, owner of the Piggly Wiggly in
Oostburg, to set up a table display to raise money
for the
Pro-Life event. Two hours later, they had gathered over
$400. Jay was
only too happy to see young teens actively involved in this worthy
cause. And the girls were thrilled.
Mary
Berg, senior at Lutheran
High, led a spirited effort to claim
the Cup of Life Trophy. Included was a "Jeans Day" that brought in more
than $400. Because jeans are not part of the dress code,
special
days
allow students to wear jeans for $3, with all proceeds going to a
charity or ministry. The latest "Jeans Day" money was designated for
the Bowlathon and part of Lutheran High's push to win. Though a bit
disappointed, Mary was excited that their work brought in over
$1,000.
Monies
raised are used for the
LifeLight newsletter, Rally for
Life, community billboards, and other events and services that
promote
Pro-Life.
At a
time when the economy
is at its weakest in decades, God's
people showed tremendous strength of character and
conviction. What a
blessing!
