Suburban Lanes Strikes Out at Breast Cancer
Pink Lemonade Sales Lead To Green Donation To Susan G. Komen for the Cure
DECATUR, Ga. – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Atlanta, received a major contribution this week from Suburban Lanes bowling center of Decatur. The $2,350 donation was accepted by Jessica Murdock, community development director of the Greater Atlanta affiliate during a ceremony October 21.
“The contribution is in keeping with our motto, ‘In the Community, for the Community,” said Tom Walker, Suburban Lanes owner. “It also solidifies our commitment to assist community organizations in their efforts to address critical issues which impact our employees, families and customers.
For the past year, Suburban Lanes has dedicated the proceeds from the sale of pink lemonade to a charity fund. “This practice will continue,” Walker added, “with pink lemonade proceeds dedicated to Bowl for the Cure and the center’s recently established Bowling DeKalb County Schools Scholarship Program. The first scholarships will be presented to graduating seniors in the spring of 2010.”
Walker explained the idea to dedicate monies to Bowl for the Cure grew out of a conversation with Ann Barr, president of the Decatur Women’s Sports League. After learning the purpose of the Women’s league is to raise money for breast cancer research, he recommended the center support their efforts by dedicating pink lemonade sales to the affiliate.
In addition, to the $2,000 received from pink lemonade sales, two center-hosted bowling tournaments netted $350.
Organizations interested in obtaining more information about fundraising opportunities can contact Tom Walker at (404) 373-2514.