Our 30th Year of Strike Out Against Cancer Bowl-a-Thon!
It is time for WomenCARE’s 30th Annual STRIKE OUT AGAINST CANCER Bowling Benefit on Saturday, October 24th. We are looking forward to another fun day of bowling and raising money and awareness. We hope to make this year our most successful yet! There are several ways that you can help support this year’s event:
Bowl:
- Grab up to four of your favorite people to bowl with you, join an existing team, sign up as a single bowler or create a “Virtual Team” (for those who cannot attend but would still like to collect donations). No bowling experience is necessary! Get started right away… pick your team, select a team name, and sign up! A team captain may have multiple teams.
- Click Here to register your team. Choose a team name. The lane will be reserved under this team name the day of the event. Be creative and have fun! Each team may have up to 5 bowlers.
- Come bowling with us! You can join an existing team or let us assign you to a team that needs bowlers. Register to Bowl Here
- You can direct your sponsors – friends and family – to the website to make their donations on behalf of your team with a credit or debit card through PayPal. The website will keep track of your progress. It’s that easy! (Donations can also be made by cash or check. See below for more details.)
You can create a team or join an existing team. For those who aren’t able to attend, but would still like to collect pledges online, create a team using the “Virtual Session.” - We ask that each team collectively raise at least $500. Donations must be received by day of event (checks and cash may be handed in during check-in on day of event).
- Team Captains – please make sure all of your teammates know the date, time and location of the event. All sessions begin promptly on time. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to check-in with your team, grab your shoes, fill out raffle tickets, and grab the perfect ball! Don’t forget your socks!
- Shoes and complimentary refreshments are provided to each team player.
Prizes:
The team with the highest donation total will win a fabulous prize basket that includes gift certificates for each team player from a variety of local businesses, trophies, and more! Additional prizes will be awarded for the highest scores at each session, for the highest score in the overall event, and to the individual player with the highest donation total. There are even prizes for best team costumes. Raffle prizes will be given away during each session. Each bowler receives one raffle ticket when signing in for your session. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased to better your chances of winning a great prize!
Sponsor:
There are four sponsorship levels that include a variety of great benefits. Please see sponsorship opportunity details below. SPONSOR NOW!
Pledge/Donate:
Make a pledge to a team or individual bowler, or donate to the event. You can donate any amount you’d like. All donations are appreciated! DONATE NOW!
- SET A GOAL. You can top the $500 commitment we ask for from each team. Don’t underestimate yourself.
- START EARLY. Don’t wait until the last minute. It’s never too early.
- JUST ASK. Don’t be afraid. Ask people to “help you support WomenCARE”. Ask everyone: family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, your boss, hairdresser, dentist, or doctor. Most people have been touched by cancer. Remember that your friends and family want to support you, so don’t be shy!
- SEND A LETTER or EMAIL. Write a simple letter to friends and family members. Tell them why you are bowling and ask them to support you by making a contribution. Include a return envelope by mail and a link to our donation page for online donations (www.bowlathon.net/manage/event/strike-out-against-cancer-2026/donation/create). This is a painless way to ask and brings in a surprising amount of donations!
- PLEASE NOTE: If you will be paying by check, please make check payable to WomenCARE and mail your check to WomenCARE, 2901 Park Ave, Suite A1, Soquel, CA 95073
- All donations to WomenCARE will directly support our cancer support services, helping women in our community at no cost. WomenCARE is a program of Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID: 94-1716354.
Raffle Prize Donors:
There are several ways that your business can help out with the Strike Out Against Cancer Event. One way is to donate a raffle item that will be used in a drawing at our bowling event. Your Raffle Prize contribution entitles you to the following benefits:
- Listing on our website for one year (womencaresantacruz.org – events)
- Acknowledgement of your business as a supporter at the bowling event.
- Link to our list of supporters in our e-newsletter distributed both before and after the event.
- Mention on our Facebook page.
Please call us at (831) 457-2273 to arrange pick up, or you may mail your contribution to: WomenCARE, 2901 Park Avenue, Suite A1, Soquel, CA 95073
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2026
BOWLING SESSION TIMES:
There will be two session times for bowling, starting at 1:00pm:
- Bowling Session 1 – 1:00pm to 2:15pm
- Bowling Session 2 – 2:30pm to 4:00pm
- Plus Virtual Bowling (for those who aren’t able to attend)
DOWNLOAD BOWLER FORMS:
Special Thanks To…
Sponsorship Opportunities
POWERHOUSE
Includes:- Your business name and logo will be prominently displayed at the bowling event.
- Business name mention in our e-newsletter distributed both before and after the event.
- Listing on our website (womencaresantacruz.org – events) for one year with a direct link to your company website.
- Your business name featured on our Facebook page.
- Your business name listed as an Event Sponsor on the Strike Out Against Cancer full-color flyers and posters, which will be distributed throughout the community.
- Your business name included in all print media, and any follow up publicity.
- Your business name included in public service announcements before the event, and any follow up publicity.
LANE LEADER
Includes:- Your business name and logo will be prominently displayed at the bowling event.
- Business name mention in our e-newsletter distributed both before and after the event.
- Listing on our website (womencaresantacruz.org – events) for one year with a direct link to your company website.
- Your business name featured on our Facebook page.
- A sign with your business name and logo displayed at your sponsored bowling lane table on the day of the event.
- Your business name listed as an Event Sponsor on the Strike Out Against Cancer full-color flyers and posters, which will be distributed and posted prominently throughout the community.
- Your business name included in all print media, and any follow up publicity.
KINGPIN
Includes:- Your business name and logo will be prominently displayed at the bowling event.
- Business name mention in our e-newsletter distributed both before and after the event.
- Listing on our website (womencaresantacruz.org – events) for one year with a direct link to your company website.
- Your business name featured on our Facebook page.
ALLEY CAT
Includes:- Your business name will be prominently displayed at the bowling event.
- Business name mention in our e-newsletter distributed both before and after the event.
- Listing on our website for one year with a direct link to your company website.
About Our Organization
In the Spring of 1992, a small group of dedicated visionaries imagined a place in Santa Cruz where women who were living with cancer might find help, information, and a supportive community. They pictured a place where they would find open-hearted support and understanding as they faced painful challenges with no easy solutions. They dreamed of a place where they would not feel quite so alone, where women from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, lifestyles, and ethnic origins could sit side by side, sharing their experiences of cancer. They imagined an organization which would advocate for research into the underlying causes of cancer, and which would challenge the cancer establishment’s limited agenda. They envisioned an organization which would educate the public, and which would provide a central location for resources and referrals. They believed that all of these services should be offered free of charge to any woman with cancer, and to her loved ones.
Over the years, WomenCARE has evolved in accordance with the vision of these founding mothers–symbolized by the heart at the center of our logo. We maintain the belief that healing is always possible, even when the hoped-for cure proves elusive. Our commitment to consensus decision-making rests on careful, respectful listening to diverse points of view. We support each woman in whatever treatment choices she may make. We strive for inclusiveness and invite a diversity of participation as reflected by ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, religion or spiritual practice. We are dedicated to maintaining low administrative costs with an emphasis on service to the community, always free of charge.
Our Philosophy
WomenCARE is a compassionate community dedicated to supporting women with any type of cancer through every stage of their journey—from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, recurrence, survivorship, or end of life. No one should have to face cancer alone.
At the heart of WomenCARE are our professionally facilitated support groups, where women find understanding, connection, and hope in the company of others who share similar experiences. We also offer one-on-one peer support, Healing Circles, educational forums, practical assistance, and referrals to trusted community resources to help meet the emotional and practical challenges that often accompany a cancer diagnosis.
We are committed to serving the diverse communities of Santa Cruz County. Through our Entre Nosotras program, we provide culturally responsive, Spanish-language support groups, peer support, practical assistance, education, and outreach for women in South County, ensuring that services are accessible and welcoming to those we serve.
WomenCARE is guided by the voices and experiences of women who have faced cancer themselves. We honor each woman’s unique journey and respect her personal values, culture, and choices. While we do not provide medical advice or recommend specific treatments, we offer a compassionate community where women can find encouragement, reliable information, meaningful connections, and the support they need to navigate cancer with dignity and confidence.
We believe that every woman deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported. Through compassion, connection, and community, WomenCARE strives to ensure that no woman faces cancer alone.
For More information,
visit www.womencaresantacruz.org or download our brochure
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