Dear Community Partner,
On behalf of Strikes For Kids, I would like to cordially invite you, your friends, family, and colleagues to participate in the Third Annual Strikes For Kids Fresno Bowling Classic. On Tuesday, August 9th, the event will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bowlero Fresno, 6450 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93610. Fresno State football star receivers Jalen Cropper and Josh Kelly will host the event with guest appearances from more than ten teammates. The fundraiser will benefit 75 children of Fresno's Boys & Girls Clubs with a trip to John's Incredible Pizza and brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies to ensure a successful school year.
Schedule of events
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm: Check-in/registration
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Bowling
7:00 pm to 7:45 pm: Raffle/silent auction
Event registration
$225 per lane for bowlers or $435 for two lanes for twelve (12) bowlers. The entry includes a pizza per lane, a pitcher of soda, two hours of bowling, a group picture with Jalen and Josh, event swag, and an event shirt for each participant.
Our events are made possible by the support of our incredible sponsors. We anticipate a sold-out venue with 220 attendees at this year’s event. In addition, every local media outlet and Bleacher Report will be covering this event. If you want to receive a significant amount of community exposure while enjoying a fun team-building exercise, please consider one of the tax-deductible sponsorship level packages. All event registration benefits are included with the sponsorship at no additional cost.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 559.241.4412 or jallen@strikes4kids.org with any questions regarding the event or sponsorship levels.
We thank you in advance for your consideration and support of our mission of spreading joy.
Sincerely,
Joe Allen
Founder
Strikes For Kids
On behalf of Strikes For Kids, I would like to cordially invite you, your friends, family, and colleagues to participate in the Third Annual Strikes For Kids Fresno Bowling Classic. On Tuesday, August 9th, the event will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bowlero Fresno, 6450 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93610. Fresno State football star receivers Jalen Cropper and Josh Kelly will host the event with guest appearances from more than ten teammates. The fundraiser will benefit 75 children of Fresno's Boys & Girls Clubs with a trip to John's Incredible Pizza and brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies to ensure a successful school year.
Schedule of events
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm: Check-in/registration
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Bowling
7:00 pm to 7:45 pm: Raffle/silent auction
Event registration
$225 per lane for bowlers or $435 for two lanes for twelve (12) bowlers. The entry includes a pizza per lane, a pitcher of soda, two hours of bowling, a group picture with Jalen and Josh, event swag, and an event shirt for each participant.
Our events are made possible by the support of our incredible sponsors. We anticipate a sold-out venue with 220 attendees at this year’s event. In addition, every local media outlet and Bleacher Report will be covering this event. If you want to receive a significant amount of community exposure while enjoying a fun team-building exercise, please consider one of the tax-deductible sponsorship level packages. All event registration benefits are included with the sponsorship at no additional cost.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 559.241.4412 or jallen@strikes4kids.org with any questions regarding the event or sponsorship levels.
We thank you in advance for your consideration and support of our mission of spreading joy.
Sincerely,
Joe Allen
Founder
Strikes For Kids
who we are
Strikes For Kids is a 501(c)(3) national charitable organization. Since our inception in 2012, we have organized over 100 bowling, softball and golf events. Strikes For Kids partners with more than 125 NFL, NBA, MLB and MMA athletes to allow fans and their families the rare opportunity to mingle with professional athletes for an enjoyable afternoon/evening of fun while supporting a worthy cause at an affordable cost. Strikes For Kids also provides local businesses a unique opportunity to create a team building exercise while seeing their tax deductible donation impact lives.
Events are held nationally with the intent to empower and inspire the youth to achieve their goals and motivate them to become the leaders of tomorrow. We enrich the lives of students and youth organizations in the community in which these events are held, by partnering up with various organizations who reward children for their achievements in the community, classroom, and in sports.
Events are held nationally with the intent to empower and inspire the youth to achieve their goals and motivate them to become the leaders of tomorrow. We enrich the lives of students and youth organizations in the community in which these events are held, by partnering up with various organizations who reward children for their achievements in the community, classroom, and in sports.
our programs
bike giveaway program
Our Strikes For Kids Bike Giveaway program rewards local student athletes ranging from ages 6-13 years old for their athletic and academic successes. Since we launched the program in 2018 we have awarded more than 200 bikes in communities across the country. These hardworking children are surprised with the bikes by the host athlete in addition to being treated to an evening of pizza and unlimited arcade games.
backpack giveaway program
The Strikes For Kids Backpack Giveaway acknowledges the financial burden school supplies can be on families. This program aims to alleviate some of the back-to-school stress by providing backpacks filled with school supplies. The Strikes For Kids Backpack Giveaway Program presented by Backpacks USA provided approximately 2,000 filled backpacks in our first year of the program in 2017. Since then, that number has grown to 3,500 in 2018, 5,000 in 2019. Before COVID-19, we had planned to reach 6,000 in 2020. However, due to the uncertainty of 2021, we will turn our focus to next year with hopes to give away 6,000 in 2022 to students nationwide, ensuring them a successful start to the school year.
toy giveaway program
Our Strikes For Kids Toy Giveaway program rewards 50-100 local student athletes ranging from ages 6-13 years old for their athletic and academic successes. These children are surprised with the brand new toys by the host athlete in addition to being treated to an evening of pizza and unlimited arcade games.
scholarship giveaway program
The Strikes For Kids Scholarship Program provides scholarships to high school seniors to assist them with the high costs of college tuition, housing, books, etc. Scholarship awarded range between $250-$1,500. Requirements- To qualify for The Strikes For Kids Scholarship Program students must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, completed 40+ hours of community service and have participated in an extracurricular activity for a minimum of two years. Applicants must also submit a 2,000 word essay on why they want to go to college and how they can apply what they learn in college to help better their community.
