In January 2005, Manny launched his "Bowling
Strikes for Schools" charity event, as a way to give back to the Boston Public
Schools (BPS). Each January, Manny hosts this event at Ron's Bowling and Gourmet
Ice Cream in Hyde Park, on the lanes where Manny grew up bowling. These Hyde
Park charity bowling events, presented by Hyde Park Cooperative Bank, have
generated over $15,000 for the Boston Public Schools, 75% of which has gone to
assist the school libraries and the remainder to support the BPS athletics
program. Generous sponsors of these events have included the Boston Red Sox and
NESN.
Last November, Manny extended his "Bowling Strikes
for Schools" charity event to King's in Boston -- an event that raised an
additional $15,000 for Boston Public Schools! The King's event also featured
guest appearances by Manager Terry Francona and teammates Curt Schilling and
Kevin Youlikis.
Over the past three years, Manny's "Bowling
Strikes for Schools" charity events have raised over $30,000 for Boston Public
Schools... with plenty more charity bowling events to
come!
Check back for dates for upcoming charity bowling
events!!