ARLINGTON, Texas – The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame will partner with The Bowling Foundation to launch a new capital campaign to raise $1 million from the bowling industry for the IBM/HF.
The hope is to reach the goal by the opening of the IBM/HF’s new, state-of-the-art home at the International Bowling Campus in early 2010. The campaign was established to ensure funding and support for relocation of the IBM/HF and to maintain operations.
“We believe members of the bowling industry will help the Museum/Hall reach our goal because they already have donated more than $563,000,” said Pat Ciniello, Chairman of IBMHOF Board of Trustees. “Once we reach the $1 million level in our industry, we hope to raise a similar amount around the Arlington area and beyond.”
The $563,000 has been secured in the "quiet phase" of the campaign with The Bowling Foundation and IBMHOF now actively seeking bowling donors to match and urgently reach the $1 million mark.
“The Museum and Hall will be a great addition to the sports and entertainment district Arlington has created. In fact, I’ve noticed the outstanding job Arlington already has done to promote the Museum and Hall of Fame,” said Cathy DeSocio, Chair of The Bowling Foundation and Cap Campaign Committee. “There are signs on the roads leading to the sports and entertainment district saying we’re coming soon. This will go a long way in helping us build awareness of what’s to come in 2010.”
Contributions will help secure bowling’s history and future. Tax-deductible donations can be made easily and securely online at bowlingfoundation.org or mailed to: 621 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011. A variety of contribution levels are available, including different recognition for individuals, companies and associations.
For more information, contact The Bowling Foundation at bowlingfoundation.org, bowlingmuseum.org, info@bowlingfoundation.org or (888) 302-8122.
International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame collects, displays and preserves the 5,000-year history of bowling, and uses that information to help promote the sport. It showcases the sport's greats including Professional Bowlers Association, United States Bowling Congress men and women, international and disabled organizations.
The Bowling Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to enhance the lives of others through the sport of bowling, particularly reaching out toward youth, those less fortunate, underprivileged or in need, giving them increased chance for success, health, fitness and the joy of sport; while fostering bowling across all sectors of society and the world.
As the charitable arm of bowling, the foundation is fully supported by the leading entities for the sport including the United States Bowling Congress, The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, the Bowling Proprietors Association International, Strike Ten Entertainment, the Professional Bowlers Association, the International Bowling Pro Shop & Instructors Association, the Bowling Writers Association of America and many others including manufacturers, media and local bowling entities.
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