Teams Needed to 'Bowl for the Cure'

in Plum is hosting a "Bowl for the Cure" fundraiser for breast cancer research, and a few more teams are needed for the tournament.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the recipient of funds raised through Bowl for the Cure, an initiative organized by the United States Bowling Congress through The Bowling Foundation. Since the program's inception in 2000, Bowl for the Cure has raised more than $1.1 million for Komen for the Cure—as of 2010—while raising bowlers' awareness about breast cancer screening, treatment and support.

During the event, which will be held Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m., bowlers will bowl three games of 9 pin no-tap—when a bowler gets nine pins down on the first ball and it is counted as a strike. Winners will receive awards.

The cost to register for the event is $15 per bowler of $75 for a team of five. There currently is room for about three more teams, according to Debbie Bell, whose daughter organizes the event.

Bowlers are asked to wear pink for breast cancer awareness and bring a minimum of $10 in donation pledges for the foundation.

There also will be basket raffles, 50/50 raffles, random drawings and lunch for bowlers.

Anyone interested in participating, should call 412-793-5546 or email bowlforthecure@comcast.net. More information also can be found at www.nesbitslanes.com.

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