Striking Back
Published 12:49 pm Wednesday, October 29, 2014
- Kathy Orr / Baker City Herald A MayDay fundraiser to help âStrike Out Abuseâ drew people to Elkhorn Lanes in Baker City Saturday to participate in cosmic bowling. In Halloween costumes as two nerds are Shelby Griffith, left, and NovaLee Shoemaker. At right is Kerrie Fast as a snooty teenager. The event offered a silent auction, raffles, door prizes and prizes for best costumes. Proceeds from the event will help support MayDay programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.
Fundraiser For Domestic Violence Advocacy Organization
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Acosmic bowling fundraiser Saturday afternoon and evening at Elkhorn Lanes in Baker City raised $2,055 for MayDay Inc., the nonprofit organization that helps victims of sexual and domestic violence and elder abuse.
The bowling event itself, which pitted teams of six against one another, raised $736 in entry fees, said Mark Bogart, a spokesman for MayDay.
Raffle tickets for a snowblower donated by Sears brought in another $260.
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The remainder – $1,059 – was raised by other raffle and silent auction items.
These included a pair of tickets for the Oregon vs. Colorado football game Nov. 22 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
The tickets were donated by Pacific Empire Radio Group.
“We’re very grateful to our donors, bowlers, and the participants in the raffle and auction,” Bogart said. “Their generosity and enthusiasm made it a great evening.”
The bowling event was a vital source of income for MayDay after the organization’s annual softball tournament was canceled, Bogart said.
The funds will help pay for advocacy staffing at MayDay.
MayDay’s office is at 1834 Main St. The office phone is 541-523-9472.
A crisis line is available 24 hours a day at 541-523-4134 or toll-free at 1-888-213-4131.
Director Milli Joseph’s email address is milli@mayday.org.
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