TRCC MWAR BOWLATHON 2004

Bowlathon 2004 Update

Now that we've had a chance to catch our breath, we want to thank you for such an amazing 30th anniversary present! To date, Bowlathon 2004 has raised $105,000 - over $87,000 in pledges and $17,000 in lane sponsorships. Your efforts have raised our hopes along with our spirit and helped us to surpass our goal.

We approached this anniversary with some ambivalence - how do we measure success when we never thought we would be here, 30 years later? Thanks to you and your team members, we can measure success not only in dollars but also in the way our hearts warmed seeing hundreds of women, men and children come together with such passion and commitment. We were further inspired to realize that each pledge of $2 or $200 involved a conversation about sexual violence throughout such diverse communities.

Branksome Hall kicked off the School Challenge with 10 teams, though U of T would win with 14 teams and $8,400 in pledges. The support of the progressive business community was at an all time high with Bikram Yoga and the Pride Business Network each contributing over $5,000 through pledges and lane sponsorships. 'The Professionals', a team of black men raised $2,000 and consciousness by selling white ribbons to other men who pledged their help to end violence against women. Just as we were falling short of our goal, the 'Holy Rollin' Bowlin' Babes' (a team of five lesbians) took us over the top by raising a record setting $3,640!

BOWLATHON 2004 SUMMARY
1 PM	4 PM	7 PM
47 teams - $33,195 Team average - $700 190 bowlers Bowler average - $173 10 teams over $1,000 2 no show, 1 team no money 7 adult teams below minimum 3 youth teams below minimum	39 teams - $28,112 Team average - $719 171 bowlers Bowler average - $164 8 teams over $1,000 7 adult teams below min. 1 youth team below min.	28 teams - $25,758 Team average - $917 119 bowlers Bowler average - $216 7 teams over $1,000 2 teams over $3,300 2 adult teams below min. 1 youth team below min.

Because of you Bowlathon continues to set records - for the past 5 years we have enjoyed a 20% increase per year. Thank you for your vibrant presence and encouragement. If we have to be here, we're glad you're here with us.

Visit the 'Thank you letter to Sponsors' page.

MORE 2004 BOWLATHON PICTURES!

We'd like to thank the following sponsors: 1. The Bishop and The Belcher
2. Bikram Yoga
3. J. Mitchell Printing
4. Santa Maria Foods Corporation
5. Timothy's World Coffee Proudly Brewing at 500 Church
6. Raani Foods
7. Spotted Dog B and B
8. Glow Magazine
9. Pride Business Network
10. The Winchester 537 Parliament St..
11. Conway Davis Gryski Barristers
12. MedHunters.com
13. Stacey Michener & Peg Bleeker
14. St. Paul Guarantee
15. WRIB
16. Anne Langdon
17. Kiwanis Club of Don Mills
18. CAW
19. Sharp Connections
20. Broker's Trust Insurance
21. Gail Picco Associates
22. CIBC
23. Hynek Change Letters
24. Kiwanis Club of East York
25. Dolphin Direct
26. OFL
27. TD Bank
28. Templeton Management
29. Aim/Trimark
30. Margaret Wharton
31. Imperial Tobacco
32. MaryLynne Cooney
33. Scotiabank
34. Mackenzie Financial
35. CUPW
36. Susan Dipietro
37. Yvette Perreault

Please also see our 'Thank you letter to Sponsors' too.