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Mostly Cloudy Bowling for dollars: $6,400 raised for SIBSPlace
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Anticipation is part of the game. Paul Lanza, 9, looked anxiously for his name and score to appear on the screen.
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In addition to bowling the children enjoyed some snacks. Sisters Asia, 10, and India Campbell, 5, showed off their French fries.
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Hewlett High School senior Stephanie Gal organized a bowl-a-thon fundraiser for SIBSPLace. Joshua Lall, 9, showed his form as looked to knock down the pins.
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SIBSPlace supports children whose parent or sibling is suffering from cancer or another devastating illness. Erin Khankan, 7, left, helped Charlotte Formont, 5, set up to roll the bowling ball down the lane.
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Hewlett High School senior Stephanie Gal coordinated a Bowl-a-thon at Woodmere Lanes in Woodmere on May 10 that raised $6,400 to benefit program events for SIBSPlace of South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside.
A total of 48 attended the event, including 30 children who bowled. SIBSPlace is a free support program for children 5-17, living with a sibling or parent who has cancer or another serious or devastating illness.
“It’s so inspiring to observe the dedication students and their families have to ensuring the existence of caring and supportive in our community,” said Suzanne Kornblatt, coordinator of SIBSPlace.
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