On a hot Minnesota evening, a group of 40 energetic folks gathered at Elsie’s Bowling Alley in Northeast Minneapolis to have fun and raise funds for Rural Health Care Initiative’s work in rural Sierra Leone. Pictured above is RHCI Board Member Sarah Cassell and her team.
With ten teams of varying sizes, ages, and skills, the alley resounded with balls striking pins, or not, in some cases! With many adults by their side, six children enjoyed bowling, using bumpers and ramps, some for the first time ever.
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Hoffer family Team Henry Family and Nola’s Birthday
During the event, RHCI founder Alice Karpeh called in with FaceTime to thank the bowlers for their support of RHCI. This was a highlight for many of the participants.
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The Pilacinski Family Bowlers: Winners of the best costume prize
The winning team was the Boynton Bowlers, with a high score by Dr. Steve Hermann. The Best Costume award went to the Pilacinski Clan, who were decked out in patriotic Red/White/Blue attire.
Boynton Bowlers (winning team)
Dauner Family and Friends Team
All proceeds will be used to fund RHCI’s ongoing mission to improve the health of mothers and children in rural Sierra Leone. Thank you to the participants and donors who made this a fun and successful event.
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Above: Julie Hoffer and Friends The Rolfes Family Team
