By Daily Press staff
Who knew that a simple game of bowling could help hundreds of those in need? More than 65 teams representing various businesses, community organizations, media and government will pit their bowling and fundraising skills against one another at the 10th annual Superbowl-A-Thon. Each bowler receives an event T-shirt, food and the chance to win door prizes.
The event will take place on Feb. 3 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at AMF Bay Shore Lanes, 234 Pico Blvd.
Proceeds from the Superbowl-A-Thon will benefit the Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition and the winter shelter that provides emergency beds for about 300 people nightly.
For 20 years, coalition, a project of community partners, has addressed the needs of the homeless and low-income population in the western part of Los Angeles County by coordinating programs, such as food and shelter, job counseling and health services, as well as providing education and advocacy. The coalition brings together more than 30 organizations representing local human service, government agencies and faith-based programs committed to ending hunger and homeless on the Westside.
First Federal Bank of California is this year’s “perfect game” title sponsor for the third consecutive year with “strike” sponsor, the Santa Monica Police Officers’ Association and “spare” level sponsors: Santa Monica Place; Big Blue Bus; Fremont Investment & Loan; Harding, Larmore, Mullen, Jakle Kutcher & Kozal, LLP; The Lobster; Pacific Park and Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau.
At a March 2005 post-event function, awards will be presented to the individuals and teams with the top scores for each of the three sessions, as well as individuals and teams that raise funds through pledges supporting the Superbowl-A-Thon.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 18, 2006. Read the original PDF.