Press release:
Strikes For Kids is putting on a celebration party for the Super Bowl champions. "The Merriman Super Bowling Celebration Party" will take place at ACME Bowl in Tukwila on Saturday, September 6th from 5:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M. The first session will go from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M and the second session from 8:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M.
Seattle Seahawks' All-Pro safety Earl Thomas and All-Pro running back Marshawn Lynch will be co-hosting each session respectively for this charity benefit. The event will raise proceeds to go to benefiting The Earl Thomas Guardian Angel Foundation and The Fam 1st Family Foundation.
General admission for non-bowlers is $100 per person and bowling registration is $150 or $800 per lane (up to) 6 bowlers. General admission includesevent shirt, event sack pack bag, billiards, Deuce brand wristband, buffet, raffle and silent auction (no autographs are guaranteed). Bowling entry includes 3 games of bowling, shoes, event shirt, billiards, event sack pack bag, Deuce brand wristband, buffet, (1) drink ticket, raffle and silent auction.
Event tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available through their Web site, www.superbowlingcelebrationparty.com or by contacting Joe Allen (559) 241-4412. The bowling center is located at 100 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA 98188.
Joe Allen, the Founder/CEO of Strikes For Kids, created the non-profit organization to partner professional athletes with benefiting children's organizations around the United States. "The main things we try to share at our events are fun, being comfortable and accessibility to the athletes that these fans root for every Sunday," Allen said in a press release about the event.
This is the second Strikes For Kids event held in Seattle. "Strikes For Kids is pleased to come back to the Seattle area. Last year we held the Live United Bowl United Bowling Classic hosted by Seahawk Cliff Avril that featured more than 700 people," Allen said.
"I couldn't be more excited to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Thomas and Mr. Beast Mode himself and progress we've taken in the communities over the past year," Allen said. "Each event is a learning experience for me. I continue to be amazed by the hundreds of attendees who open up and share their story, their time and their hope for the causes we've decided to pull for."
Special thank you to our sponsors: Merriman, First Investors, High 5, Relativity Sports, Athletes 1st, BMW Seattle, Clear Channel, I Heart Radio and the PBA.
About The Earl Thomas Guardian Angel Foundation:
Growing up, Earl Thomas was lucky enough to have a strong, supportive family around him, but his life was not without hardship. In addition to various NFL-oriented community service activities like Play 60, Earl carries out a series of yearly efforts to help those who are less fortunate get back on their feet. His work annually includes a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway, a winter coat drive, and a free summer football camp for children in the town where he grew up.
About the Fam 1st Family Foundation:
Fam 1st Family Foundation is dedicated to uplifting and empowering youth in the Bay Area and throughout the United States. The foundation's mission is one of empowerment and education, aiming to build self-esteem and academic learning skills in underprivileged youth.
About Strikes For Kids:
Strikes For Kids, is a nonprofit organization that partners professional athletes with benefiting youth organizations in their community. This unique opportunity allows fans, local businesses and supporters of great causes in the community to come together for an evening of fun. Strikes For Kids coordinates these bowling and golf events across the United States.