What’s the Purpose of the Bowl-a-thon?

The Bowl-a-thon is a fun way for the albinism community to come together in person locally and in spirit across the United States and Canada while raising funds for NOAH programs. NOAH depends on dues and donations by its members to continue to operate basic programs, and needs the bowl-a-thon to fund special projects and new initiatives. All of the money that you collect will help keep NOAH moving forward.

Where will the money I raise go?

It Really is as Easy as 1-2-3!

1. Pick a day, time, and place to bowl ~ Feb 19-21, 2010

• Contact your local bowling alley to reserve lanes to bowl (consider adding a food/drink package for a more social event)
  
• Join your state/province’s events.org team at http://www.events.org/noah. (this is a secure website, great for on-line donations)
  
• Publicize your event – NOAH can help you spread the word! (or you can do it yourself via e-mail and events.org)

2. Obtain pledges (make a donation yourself if you wish!)

• Use a flat rate so that donations can be collected at time of pledge.
  
• In Person: Use the pledge form to collect sponsors.
  
• Via e-mail: Use the events.org page to e-mail friends and family.

• Now for the Fun part!  You can just bowl, throw a bowling party, or even have fun Wii bowling!  Regardless of your choice, you'll be joining hundreds of other members of the albinism community across North America in support of NOAH!
  
• Collect money using your pledge sheet (if not using on-line donations).
  
• Don’t forget to check out the cool NOAH prizes for participating!!
  
• Complete the quick survey and let us know how your event went! 
• For sponsors giving cash, don't forget to give them a cash donation receipt!
  
• Drop it all in the mail! Put your pledge sheet, prize form, completed survey and check or money order in US funds.

Most Importantly....HAVE A BALL BOWLING FOR NOAH!