Get Ready to Strike Up the Fun as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Kicks Off Its 32nd Annual

Des Moines, IA (March 14, 2025) – It’s time to lace up your bowling shoes and hit the lanes for a great cause! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) is calling on local businesses and community members to join the fun at our 32nd Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake this March and April. With exciting new locations in Ankeny and Ames, alongside longtime favorites in the Des Moines metro, this high-energy event isn’t just about strikes and spares—it’s about making a lasting impact on our local youth through BBBSIA’s life-changing mentoring programs.

Presented by Koester Construction for the third consecutive year, Bowl for Kids’ Sake kicks off on Tuesday, March 25 from 3-5 pm at Spare Time. The excitement continues throughout March and April with bowling sessions at the following locations:

• Gameday Lanes in Des Moines

• Spare Time in West Des Moines

• B-Roll Bowling in Ankeny

• Perfect Games in Ames

• Please view a complete list of event dates and locations here.

“Because of Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa can continue to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships between youth (Littles) and volunteer mentors (Bigs),” said Bridget Cravens-Neely, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa. “Thank you to Koester Construction for stepping up to the plate as our presenting sponsor for the third year.”

“Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fantastic teambuilding event for our people and an even better event for our community. The work that Big Brothers Big Sisters does is shaping the future of central Iowa, and Koester is proud to support their cause,” said Paul Koester, President of Koester Construction.

Sponsorship Opportunities
When companies sponsor Bowl for Kids’ Sake, they aren’t just investing in a fun, high-energy event— they’re becoming a champion for the potential of young people right here in Central Iowa.

Sponsorships can include

• Company recognition on event signage for maximum visibility

• Featured exposure on our social media platforms

• Commemorative t-shirts for your team

• Two exciting games of bowling

• Drink tickets to keep the fun rolling

• Prize giveaways that keep the energy high

Learn about sponsorship levels and how your company can get involved here.

Themed Bowling Sessions
This year, Bowl for Kids’ Sake brings back several themed sessions that promise even more fun:

• Construction Bowling on March 27, April 10 and 17

• CEO Challenge on April 29

For more information and to become a sponsor, please contact Fund Development Manager- Lauryn Nystrom at lnystrom@bbbsia.org or (515) 217-4012 for more information.

Join us to support BBBSIA by sponsoring Bowl for Kids’ Sake this March and April or by making a donation. Don’t spare out on us—become part of something bigger today.

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
For over 56 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) has continuously dedicated itself to
serving youth (Littles), ages 5-24, through professionally supported mentoring relationships with adults
(Bigs) in Central Iowa. As a prominent youth mentoring organization in Central Iowa, BBBSIA’s mission is
to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Please visit bbbsia.org or call 515-288-9025 to learn how YOU can join our village.