fundraisers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County holds five major fundraisers each year. Our largest is Bowl for Kids’ Sake, which is held every March. This is a huge community event involving schools, residents, businesses, civic organizations and bowling leagues. In 2010 nearly 400 individuals bowled and raised $60,000 for our organization. If you are looking for a fun, easy way to help Big Brothers Big Sisters, please join us at one of our fundraising events!

Swing for Kids' Sake »

The biggest blast of the year just got a lot more exciting! Our 8th annual Swing for Kids Sake will be held this year at a NEW and private venue. The event will take place at Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock on August 5, 2010. The event will include 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, silent auction, lunch donated by Lou Malnati’s in Lake In The Hills and dinner by Bonefish Grill in Algonquin. Prizes will be given throughout the event. Win a 2010 hole-one-prize generously donated by Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep and Dodge! Click here to register your team and learn more about the event…


Big Truck Pull »

Our annual Truck Pull event was a tremendous accomplishment! A BIG thank you goes to our presenting sponsors Centegra Health Bridge, Sage Products, Star 105.5, and Buffalo Wild Wings for their ongoing support and generosity. Thank you to all of our sponsors, teams, and friends who came out and enjoyed a fun filled day at Centegra Health Bridge in Huntley. Our 1st place winning team enjoyed a party at Buffalo Wild Wings and a one month membership to Centegra Heath Bridge after pulling an 18-wheeler 75 feet in 12.38 seconds. Team Dundee Crown Graduates sponsored by Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep and Dodge finished 1st place with an unbelievable pull time of 12.38 seconds, and Team Knaack finished 2nd with a strong pull of 13.99 seconds.


Fall Benefit Dinner & Auction »

Please join us for our 2nd annual “Change a Life” dinner held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Bull Valley Golf Club. The dinner will include a silent and live auction, music, and celebrity guests. This event is open to the public. To request an invitation or donate an item for our auctions, please contact Dena Hernandez 815-385-3855.


Bowl for Kids' Sake »

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County holds four major fundraisers each year. Our largest is Bowl for Kids’ Sake, which is held every March. This is a huge community event involving schools, residents, businesses, civic organizations and bowling leagues. In 2010 nearly 400 individuals bowled with us and raised $60,000 for our organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to send out a BIG thank you to all of those who participated! If you are looking for a fun, easy way to help Big Brothers Big Sisters, bowl with us in March 2011!


Raffle »

Win a week for two in fabulous London. Get your tickets today and win the getaway of a lifetime! Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50. The drawing for the BIG Ben Raffle will be November 19, 2010 winner doesn’t need to be present. Buy your ticket before August 4th and your name will be placed in a special Early Bird Drawing where you can win $100.00 at our golf outing on August 5th!

For official rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
BBBS of McHenry County, 4318-B Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL 60050.

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