45th Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Photo courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County thanks event sponsors, bowlers and community


Big Brothers Big Sisters extends heartfelt gratitude to the Flint and Genesee County community for supporting its 45th Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake event, hosted at Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc, on February 22nd-25th, 2024. The organization would like to recognize the following businesses and organizations for their generous sponsorship of this event.

Title Sponsor - Arby’s Foundation

Platinum Sponsor - ELGA Credit Union, Goyette Mechanical, VIP Kick Off Reception Sponsor, Bois Insurance & the Bois Family, Media Sponsors, Genesee Health System, Meijer

Silver Sponsors - Lawrence E Moon Funeral Home

Bronze Sponsors - CK 105.5, Dort Financial Credit Union, Financial Plus Credit Union, Huntington Bank, Hamilton Community Health Network, Taylor & Morgan, CPA, The Genesee Group

Lane Sponsors - ABC Supply, Inc-#537, Alpha Kappa Alpha-Zeta Beta Omega Chapter, Al Serra Auto Plaza, Big John Steak & Onion, Bristol Road Church of Christ-A Family of Faith, Burnash Wrecking, Christ Fellowship, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Concept 3, Dale’s Natural
Food, Dee Cramer, Drs. Bobby Mukkamala & Nita Kulkarni, Ennis Center for Children, Galaxy Lanes, Greater Flint AFL-CIO, Grow Better HQ, Hilton Screeners, Kogel’s Meats, Laborers’ International Union of North America - Local 1075, Merrill Lynch, Mott Community College, Mass Transportation Authority, Pioneer State Mutual Insurance, Schupan, ServPro of Northwest Genesee County, Tebo’s Quality Used Cars, Team One Credit Union, UAW Local 598-Retirees Chapter, United Way of Genesee County, WNEM 5, Word of Life Church, Woodrow Stanley Foundation, Zito’s Construction

Each sponsorship, team and individual bowler brought the organization closer to its goal of raising $143,000, with approximately 1200 community members taking part in the event. The organization is grateful for their dedication to positively impacting the lives of the youth it serves through one-to-one mentorship.

“As the CEO, I want to express the profound significance of this event for our organization. Every participant, through their involvement, has played a crucial role in advancing our mission to ignite the power and promise of youth,” stated Lisa Humphrey, President/CEO of Brothers Big Sisters. “Their collective efforts not only contribute to our financial goals, with the aim of raising $143,000 through Bowl for Kids’ Sake, but also demonstrate the power of community engagement. The impact extends beyond the funds raised; it directly influences the lives of the youth we serve through the invaluable one-to-one mentorship relationships established. Flint and Genesee County’s commitment is the driving force behind our organization’s ability to make a lasting and positive impact on the futures of those we serve. Thank you for being a BIG part of our mission and vision.”

Bowl for Kids’ Sake, a nationally recognized event by Big Brothers Big Sisters, holds special importance in Genesee County and Flint as it pays tribute to the late Gary Haggart, former executive director and community icon. Haggart, a pioneer in community impact, laid the foundation for this annual event, which aims to foster mentorship for youth in Flint and Genesee County.

Funds continue to be raised through March 31st. The organization looks forward to announcing the winners for the Challenge Competitions (i.e. Financial Institution, Battle of the Badges, Pan-Hellenic, and Media), Highest Pledge Achiever, and Grand Prize Drawing at the wrap up party on April 10th. Contact the office at 810-235-0617 for more information.

For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County or the 45th Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake, please contact Lisa Humphrey at info@bbbsflint.org or visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bowl_2024/.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County is a leading youth mentoring organization that has been making a positive impact on children’s lives for 80 years. Through one-to-one mentoring relationships, the organization strives to ignite the potential within every child, fostering their ability to thrive and succeed in the future. To learn more, visit bbbsflint.org.

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