Our highly anticipated annual Supporting Our Youth fundraiser is back and this year it’s THE ULTIMATE BOWLATHON! For over twenty years, the Bowlathon has raised vital funds for SOY, an innovative and award-winning community development program that opens up opportunities and pathways to health and wellness by addressing the complex needs of 2SLGBTQ youth aged 14-29.
On SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, our community of youth, donors, volunteers, mentors, workplace teams, community partners, and allies will come together to raise $40,000 for the SOY program. The event will take place at The Ballroom in downtown Toronto where over 100 participants will enjoy 10 pin bowling, sensational awards and prizes, entertainment, a fundraising draw, and buffet lunch. Teams of up to 8 bowlers aim to raise $1,500 as a group and each individual bowler has their own online fundraising page where family and friends can donate.
To learn more and to register your team, visit our JustGiving Page.
We are calling it the “Ultimate SOY Bowlathon” for two reasons – first, because it’s a major celebration as we mark the 25th anniversary of Supporting Our Youth. But also, because this year will mark the final year of the Bowlathon.
We want to reinvigorate our fundraising efforts and continue to offer something that is fun and brings our community together but that is also more physically accessible and has more opportunities for SOY youth to participate in the planning and execution of the event. We’ll be doing community and donor consultations in the weeks and months ahead, and we can’t wait to share with you what is next.
In the meantime, we hope you’ll help make this the best Bowlathon EVER! Join a team, register as a solo bowler, or donate today!
Ways to stay updated on the Ultimate SOY Bowlathon
- You can add the Bowlathon to your Google or Apple Calendar
- Invite your friends via our Facebook event
- Follow Supporting Our Youth on Instagram
