The 4th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser, held at The Alley YMM on Saturday, March 22, 2025, was a tremendous success, raising a total of $43,000 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo’s life-changing mentorship programs for local youth. This outstanding achievement will directly fund free mentoring opportunities for young people in the Wood Buffalo region, including Fort McMurray, Fort Chipewyan, Anzac, Conklin, and Janvier.
Teams of friends, family, coworkers, and event sponsors gathered to raise donations and celebrate their efforts with a day of bowling, raffles, and fun in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo (BBBSWB). Executive Director Hanna Fridhed emphasized the importance of mentorship and the impact of the funds raised, stating, “Every dollar raised helps support free mentoring programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth right here in Wood Buffalo.” The team that raised the most funds, McKay Metis Group, raised an astounding $22,575!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo is committed to providing free mentoring programs that connect young people with positive role models. With a variety of programs — including One-on-One Mentoring, Corporate Mentoring, Full Circle Mentoring, Go Girls, Ignite, Game On, and Teen Thrive — BBBSWB continues to positively influence the emotional, social, and physical well-being of local youth.
“On behalf of everyone at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo, we extend our deepest gratitude to all participants, donors, volunteers, and sponsors,” said Fridhed. “Your support is making a world of difference in the lives of local youth. Thanks to you, we can continue to grow our programs and create brighter futures for young people in our community.”
The organization remains dedicated to meeting the growing demand for mentorship in the region, ensuring that more young people have access to the guidance and support they need to reach their full potential.
The generosity of the event’s sponsors was crucial to its success. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all those who made this event possible:
Event Partner and Venue Sponsor: The Alley YMM
Platinum Sponsor: Canadian Natural Limited
Silver Sponsors: RBC, Gregg Distributors
Bronze Sponsors: Bazylo & Dunn Chartered Professional Accountants, 9Round, Kinsmen Club of Fort McMurray, Acden Environment
Media Partners: Play 103.7, 100.5 Cruz FM
In-Kind Donations by Prestige Jewellers, Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre, Frontline YMM, Razor’s Edge 2.0, Thrifty Duchess, The Alley YMM, RBD Beauty Photography, Cheesecake Boutique, Original Joe’s, Avenue Coffee, Rotary Links, Corridor Shops, Vista Ridge, Peter Pond Mall
Thanks to the support of our sponsors and fundraisers, we are able to continue our programs and create more opportunities for young people to build meaningful relationships with mentors. The impact of mentorship cannot be overstated — when our youth thrive, the entire community benefits.
