Merrick, Inc., Empowering Adults with Disabilities

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Merrick's Bowl-A-Thon

Sunday, April 21, 2024
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl

A client-focused event benefiting Merrick’s Self-Advocacy program.

About Event

Considered our most fun fundraiser, Merrick’s Bowl-A-Thon is a client-focused and family-friendly event for all ages and bowling abilities. Proceeds from the event benefit Merrick’s Self-Advocacy program for adults with disabilities.

Where:
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl
1273 W County Road E, Arden Hills, MN
(see Google Maps)

When:
Sunday, April 21, 2024
8:30 am – Check-In/Donuts
9:00 am – Bowling
10:30 am – Pizza Lunch
11:30 am – Event Concludes

Cost:*
$100.00 per bowler
$5.00 per cheerleader

*Bowlers are entitled to two hours of bowling, donuts, and a pizza lunch. The $5.00 cheerleader fee covers the cost of a pizza lunch for non-bowlers. This may be paid at the event. No registration needed for cheerleaders.

For assistance, contact Megan Kuneli at 651.789.6207 or megank@merrickinc.org.

Bowler Registration

Option 1: Submit Payment Online

Bowlers may pay the $100 registration fee using our online registration form. Cash or checks made out to Merrick, Inc., may also be delivered to Merrick, Inc., 3210 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110. Please indicate the name of the bowler(s) you are submitting payment for if you decide to pay using cash or checks.

Option 2: Crowdfunding

Alternatively, bowlers may choose to raise the money needed to participate by asking for pledges from family, friends, and others in their personal network. We ask that individuals raise a minimum of $100 and that all collected pledges be turned in on or before the day of the event. Bowlers who select the crowdfunding option may do one (or both) of the following:

Deadline

Bowler spots are limited. Hence, bowlers must submit payment or confirm their intention to bowl by Monday, April 15, 2024. For assistance, contact Megan Kuneli at 651.789.6207 or megank@merrickinc.org.

Sponsorships

For those looking to make an even greater impact, sponsorships ranging between $100 and $1,000 are available for purchase. Starting at the $250 level, sponsorships include one or more bowler spots. To see a complete list of available sponsorships and their benefits, download this PDF.

Levels Benefits
$100 Bowler sponsor bowler
$150 Lane Banner banner over lane
$250 Advocate bowler & banner
$500 Team 5 bowlers
$600 Team Banner 5 bowlers & banner
$1,000 Elite premier signage & center lane rights

Get Involved

Volunteer

Volunteers can get involved as much or as little as they want. It all depends on their skills and availability. Examples of volunteer tasks include the following:

  • Setting up/tearing down
  • Assist balloon artists
  • Selling raffle tickets
  • Serving lunch
If you are interested and available between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024, contact Karen Herrera at 651.789.6202 or karenh@merrickinc.org.

Donate Items

Do you have an item, gift card, or bottle of wine that you want to donate to our raffle? Contact Megan Kuneli at 651.789.6207 or megank@merrickinc.org.

Event Sponsors

Elite Sponsors

John Bell
The Levy Family
The Mann Family
The Monn Family
The Ramirez Family
The Runge Family

Team Banner Sponsors

Brausen Family Repair Centers

Team Sponsors

Advocate Sponsors

MidCountry Bank
Midwest Crating Unlimited
Par Aide
Techie Dudes

Lane Banner Sponsors

Chris Ahles State Farm Insurance
Royal Credit Union
The Gavic Family
Old National Bank
VHEDC
White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical

Bowler Sponsors

Jason Allyn-Schwerin
Michael Kramer
Tom Lageson
Mary Moerhle
Kathy Sloper
The Arnold Family
The Chicone Family
The Evans Family
The Hamilton Family
The Kenny Family
The Schifsky Family

Raffle Donors

Canal Park Brewing
Canal Park Lodge
Castle Danger Brewing
Chipotle
ChristieLegal
Culver’s WBL
Glensheen Mansion
Great Lakes Aquarium

Key’s Cafe WBL
Kwik Trip
Leanne Chin
Nautical Bowl WBL
Old National Bank
Portillo’s
Prairie’s Edge Casino
Raising Cane’s

R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Snake Discovery
St Croix Casino
Sustainable Safari
Troy Burne Golf Club
Valleyfair
White Bear Country Inn
White Bear Meadery

Merrick, Inc., Empowering Adults with Disabilities

Merrick, Inc.
3210 Labore Rd
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Contact Us
(651) 789-6200
Info@MerrickInc.org