Bowling for the Green during St Patrick’s Day Bowl-A-Thon benefitting adults with developmental disabilities

By Published On: February 21, 2022

February 21, 2022, Colorado Springs, CO – Special Kids Special Families (SKSF) 13th Annual Bowl for the Green Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 12th from 2:30-5pm at King Pin Lanes at 3410 N Academy Blvd in Colorado Springs.  SKSF promotes, strengthens, and supports individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.  Funds raised during this fun annual event support SKSF’s Adult Day programs.  These beneficial programs teach adults with developmental disabilities life skills in the community and in the center learning socialization skills and expanding their levels of independence through fun educational activities.

Because it’s a St. Patrick’s Day themed event, SKSF encourages everyone to don their Irish green!  The Colorado Springs community, SKSF staff, and local businesses look forward to this fun event every year.  Contest and drawing prizes will be awarded throughout the event with fun themed giveaways for every bowler.  Online registration is required, and lanes are limited so sign up your 3-5 person team today!  All ages and abilities welcome – $30/person or $15/child aged 15 & under. 

Thanks to the generous sponsors for helping SKSF make the event possible – Strike Sponsor:  NuStar Energy; Lane Sponsors: Blazer Electric & Team Select; Split Sponsors:  BM&M Leasing, Colorado Springs Commercial, Disability Services of Colorado, El Pomar Foundation, Graham Law, P.C., Olson Plumbing, PASCO, PDC Pharmacy, Peak Vista Community Health Centers & The Vinton Law Firm; Bowl with a Buddy Sponsors: Biggs Kofford, Hammond Law Group, Simple CPR & Team Plumbing.

About Special Kids Special Families (SKSF): a non-profit umbrella organization with several unique programs designed to support people with disabilities of all ages from early childhood through adult as well as their families and caregivers. SKSF offers several programs including:

  • The Child and Family Services Program that encompasses Zach’s Place;
  • Adult Services offering day programs and Host Home opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities;
  • SKSF Child Placement Agency for foster and adoption placement for children with disabilities and special needs;
  • Behavioral Health Services to children and adults

For more information about the event or SKSF programs call (719)447-8983 or visit www.SKSFcolorado.org.

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