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We Grow Dreams 2024 Bowl-a-thon
Sunday, February 25, 2024
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Parkside Lanes, Aurora, IL
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Come join us for our 17th Annual Bowl-a-thon!
This is our major fundraising event that supports the WGD job training program for individuals with disabilities.
Come and help us change people’s lives!
Bowling! Grand Raffle! Silent Auction! Raffle! Food! Fun! And more!
Space is limited! Once all slots are full, we will not be able to add more lanes.
Register early – in 2023 we sold out!
WHEN:
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Registration: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Bowling: 1:00 – 3:15 PM
Raffles: 3:15 – 4:00 PM
WHERE:
Parkside Lanes
34W185 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-5678
Bowler Registration:
When registering to bowl, you can join an existing team or select “Please assign me to a team!” to have us add you to a team in need of bowlers. Maximum capacity is 7 bowlers per lane – if needed, bowlers may be added to your lane if space is available.
Bowler Registration Fee:
- $40 per bowler
- $280 for full team of seven bowlers
All bowlers receive t-shirt, bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pop! All bowlers are encouraged to help raise additional funds to support this event.
Download Event Forms:
But you don’t have to bowl to attend – everyone is welcome!
Last Bowlathon Raised: $34,000.00
$40,000.00 Goal / Current donations $20,945.00
To donate on behalf of a team or bowler, please click on a name below
80’s Rockers
$0.00 in donations
Billy's bunch
$50.00 in donations
Carillon Club
$0.00 in donations
Keeping up with Kimberly <3
$0.00 in donations
Kiwanis Club of Naperville
$0.00 in donations
Krope Kruisers
$50.00 in donations
McKellar 1
$645.00 in donations
McKellar 2
$360.00 in donations
Pachyn/Haraf family
$50.00 in donations
Rolling Thunder
$100.00 in donations
Team Canada
$0.00 in donations
Team FF
$0.00 in donations
Team Horak 1
$0.00 in donations
Team Horak 2
$0.00 in donations
Team MK
$400.00 in donations
Team Wileman
$275.00 in donations
We Grow Dreams 2024 Bowl-a-thon
$110.00 in donations
There are no teams in this session
Sponsorship
of $125.00
by:
Enchanted Castle and Haunted Trails
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Sponsorship
of $200.00
by:
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
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Sponsorship
of $65.00
by:
I Have A Bean
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Sponsorship
of $90.00
by:
Lynfred Winery
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Sponsorship
of $60.00
by:
Wheaton Meat Co.
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Sponsorship
of $40.00
by:
Nothing Bundt Cakes
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Sponsorship
of $4000.00
by:
Robert & Sophie Horak
Sponsorship
of $250.00
by:
Paramedic Services of Illinois
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Sponsorship
of $250.00
by:
Devon Di Iorio, "The Green End Goes Up"
The Green End Goes Up, Devon Di Iorio
In Memory Of Robin Di Iorio
Sponsorship
of $400.00
by:
Alan Foster
Sponsorship
of $100.00
by:
2 Sisters and a Shovel
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Sponsorship
of $50.00
by:
Anyways
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Sponsorship
of $350.00
by:
Wheaton Park Dist Arrowhead Golf
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Sponsorship
of $40.00
by:
Batavia Park District
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Sponsorship
of $140.00
by:
Chicago Botanic Garden
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Sponsorship
of $60.00
by:
Chicago White Sox
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Sponsorship
of $54.00
by:
Chicago Wolves
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Sponsorship
of $40.00
by:
Classic Cinemas
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Sponsorship
of $50.00
by:
COD Horticulture Dept
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Sponsorship
of $25.00
by:
Colonial Cafe & Ice Cream
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Sponsorship
of $600.00
by:
Dollars and Sense
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Sponsorship
of $130.00
by:
Elements Massage
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Sponsorship
of $50.00
by:
Fire+Wine
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Sponsorship
of $40.00
by:
Funway
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Sponsorship
of $100.00
by:
Gianorio's Pizza & Pasta
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Sponsorship
of $65.00
by:
Granite City
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Sponsorship
of $50.00
by:
Hawthorne's Backyard Bar & Grill
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Sponsorship
of $50.00
by:
Heinz Brothers Greenhouse
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Sponsorship
of $250.00
by:
Hinsdale Nurseries
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Sponsorship
of $160.00
by:
Improv Comedy Showcase
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Sponsorship
of $180.00
by:
Paramount Theatre
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Sponsorship
of $80.00
by:
Schaumburg Boomers
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Sponsorship
of $50.00
by:
Tasting deVine
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Sponsorship
of $60.00
by:
Theatre of Western Springs
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Sponsorship
of $40.00
by:
TownHouse Books & Cafe
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Sponsorship
of $60.00
by:
Zigfield Troy
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Sponsorship
of $100.00
by:
W.D.S.R.A
Sponsorship
of $25.00
by:
Adelle's Fine American Fare
Sponsorship
of $200.00
by:
Four Winds Casino
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Sponsorship
of $72.00
by:
Navy Pier Centennial Wheel
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Sponsorship
of $30.00
by:
Egg Harbor Cafe
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Sponsorship
of $1200.00
by:
Krope & Son Heating and Cooling
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Sponsorship
of $250.00
by:
The Jarmusz Family
Sponsorship
of $199.00
by:
The Westin Chicago Lombard
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Sponsorship
of $250.00
by:
The Jel Sert Company
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Sponsorship
of $85.00
by:
Doodlebug Workshop
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Sponsorship
of $40.00
by:
Blackberry Market
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Sponsorship
of $400.00
by:
DuPage Art League
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Sponsorship
of $600.00
by:
Wintrust
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Sponsorship
of $200.00
by:
Cheryl Svee
Sponsorship
of $2000.00
by:
Gregg and Gail Bettcher
Sponsorship
of $90.00
by:
Platt Hill Nursery
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Sponsorship
of $20.00
by:
Annie Occasion for Any Occasion
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Sponsorship
of $75.00
by:
LaCampana Mexican Restaurant
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Sponsorship
of $20.00
by:
Sporty's Restaurant & Catering
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Sponsorship
of $20.00
by:
Just a Taste Confections
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Sponsorship
of $125.00
by:
Mile Long Records
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Sponsorship
of $45.00
by:
Kindred Coffee Roasters
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Sponsorship
of $100.00
by:
Roger Dieringer
Sponsorship
of $350.00
by:
Brookfield Zoo
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Sponsorship
of $200.00
by:
Thrivent Financial-Jared Brooks
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Donation
of $25.00
by:
Dear McKellars! May the strikes be many and the laughs be even more! Have a blast. Love, The Andricks
Donation
of $50.00
by:
For Bowler: Mason Ells
Best of luck to Mason's Team! Most of all, have fun!
Love, The Pecks
Donation
of $75.00
by:
For Bowler: Mason Ells
Wish we could be there to bowl, but we want to help by donating instead. Go, Mason and Karen!
Donation
of $50.00
by:
For Bowler: Andrew MacLennan
Good Luck Drew! Hope you get a lot of strikes & spares.
Love Dad & Kathy
Donation
of $25.00
by:
For Bowler: Sam Wileman
Much success with the bowl-a-thon. You go Sam! We know you will be great.
Love,
Aunt Judi and Uncle Vince
Donation
of $25.00
by:
For Bowler: Katie McKellar
So happy to support this great group!!!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Sponsor
Includes Benefits Listed Below:- Six bowlers
- Special signage
- Program
- Social Media
- Treats on the lane
Supporting Sponsor
Includes Benefits Listed Below:- Two bowlers
- Special signage
- Program
- Social media
- Treats for the two bowlers
Lane Sponsor
Includes Benefits Listed Below:- Special signage on the lane
- Program
- Social media
- (no bowlers included)
About We Grow Dreams, Inc.
A dream in the minds of a small group of parents and the determination to make the dream a reality is behind the We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center in West Chicago, IL. We Grow Dreams, Inc., founded in December 2004, is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation.
This dream is being realized by providing job training and employment opportunities for young adults with disabilities. The founders recognized the lack of employment opportunities for people with disabilities and came together to creatively address this need. A greenhouse was identified as a labor-intensive business, something necessary for a dynamic job vocational training ground. Individuals with disabilities were envisioned working with volunteers and greenhouse employees, learning the business and developing a variety of work skills. This vision became the support model for the venture.
The individuals with disabilities that receive vocational training are referred to as Team Members at the greenhouse. Since its inception, over 175 Team Members and their families have participated in the program, coming from Wheaton, Warrenville, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, Batavia, Aurora, St. Charles, Downers Grove and West Chicago. Volunteers, including a strong Master Gardener group, come from several counties to assist with work projects, education, crafts and general support and socialization.
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center is a year-round business supplying a wide variety of premium quality plants and gardening accessories for retail and wholesale buyers.
Our Mission
To provide people with disabilities the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives and to train and work in a supportive, safe and caring environment while producing and providing products and services to the community.
To learn more visit our website
www.wegrowdreams.org