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Should the Vikings be able to use the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium?
Bowling for Bears rolls into Rochester
Mon, Jan 14th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Features
Posted in Rochester Features
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Founders of Bowling for Bears Scotty Reese and Corey Hasley with some of the bears that were donated to children with cancer. Photo by Rachel Hammer
One hundred and eighty teddy bears ended up in the arms of children fighting cancer in Rochester because two guys, Cory Hasley, 25, and Scott (Scotty) Reese, 33 of Rochester, Minnesota, realized they could make a difference while doing something they both loved—bowling.
In February of 2012, Hasley and Reese started the Rochester Chapter of Bowling for Bears, a nine-year-old non-profit started in Cherry Hill, New Jersey by an elementary student, Jenny Silver, who after Hurricane Katrina wanted to do something for children suffering tragic circumstances. To date, the organization has provided over 10,000 Build-A-Bears away and has expanded to include chapters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas, and now, Minnesota.
When asked why they decided to start their chapter, Scotty said, “Honestly, we are both kids at heart. We decided to put on this event because we love the idea of helping children, and although we realize that we aren’t exactly ‘saving the world,’ we both get smiles on our faces when we think about the happiness that the bears will bring to the children at Brighter Tomorrows.”
More personally, Scotty Reese’s mother passed away from brain cancer in 2008, and for him, giving back to an organization like Brighter Tomorrows “has been perfect.”
“My mother was always volunteering whether it was with her church, Big Brothers and Big Sisters or just helping in the community, and she instilled that in me too.”
This year, Scotty and Cory have added a bean bag tournament for those 21 and older on Saturday, January 26 at 9:00 AM at Shar’s Country Palace; $50/team to register.
The 2nd Annual Bowling For Bears will be on Saturday, February 2 from 5pm until 7pm at Colonial Lanes 1828 14th Street Northwest Rochester. For every $8 raised, one bear will be donated to a child. Bowlers are asked to donate a minimum of $8.
The goal for this year is an ambitious 400+ teddy bears, and to exceed the 140 participants of the previous year. Brighter Tomorrows will distribute the bears at their annual event Go For the Gold, a carnival for children fighting cancer and their families.
To participate, email your RSVP to: rochesterbowlingforbears@gmail.com, and include your name and number of people who are attending.
In February of 2012, Hasley and Reese started the Rochester Chapter of Bowling for Bears, a nine-year-old non-profit started in Cherry Hill, New Jersey by an elementary student, Jenny Silver, who after Hurricane Katrina wanted to do something for children suffering tragic circumstances. To date, the organization has provided over 10,000 Build-A-Bears away and has expanded to include chapters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas, and now, Minnesota.
When asked why they decided to start their chapter, Scotty said, “Honestly, we are both kids at heart. We decided to put on this event because we love the idea of helping children, and although we realize that we aren’t exactly ‘saving the world,’ we both get smiles on our faces when we think about the happiness that the bears will bring to the children at Brighter Tomorrows.”
More personally, Scotty Reese’s mother passed away from brain cancer in 2008, and for him, giving back to an organization like Brighter Tomorrows “has been perfect.”
“My mother was always volunteering whether it was with her church, Big Brothers and Big Sisters or just helping in the community, and she instilled that in me too.”
This year, Scotty and Cory have added a bean bag tournament for those 21 and older on Saturday, January 26 at 9:00 AM at Shar’s Country Palace; $50/team to register.
The 2nd Annual Bowling For Bears will be on Saturday, February 2 from 5pm until 7pm at Colonial Lanes 1828 14th Street Northwest Rochester. For every $8 raised, one bear will be donated to a child. Bowlers are asked to donate a minimum of $8.
The goal for this year is an ambitious 400+ teddy bears, and to exceed the 140 participants of the previous year. Brighter Tomorrows will distribute the bears at their annual event Go For the Gold, a carnival for children fighting cancer and their families.
To participate, email your RSVP to: rochesterbowlingforbears@gmail.com, and include your name and number of people who are attending.
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