Come join us for our 19th Annual Bowl-a-thon!
This is our major fundraising event that supports the WGD job training program for individuals with disabilities.
Come and help us change people’s lives!
Bowling! Grand Raffle! Silent Auction! Raffle! Food! Fun! And more!
Space is limited! Once all slots are full, we will not be able to add more lanes.
Register early – this event can sell out fast!
WHEN:
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Check-In: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Bowling: 1:00 – 3:15 PM
Raffles: 3:15 – 4:00 PM
Bowling time will begin around 1:00 and run for about 2 hours. Some teams may bowl more than 2 games, depending on number of bowlers and speed of bowlers.
WHERE:
Parkside Lanes
34W185 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-5678
Bowler Registration:
When registering to bowl, you can join an existing team or select “Please assign me to a team!” to have us add you to a team in need of bowlers. Maximum capacity is 7 bowlers per lane – if needed, bowlers may be added to your lane if space is available. CREATE A TEAM or REGISTER TO BOWL.
Bowler Registration Fee:
- $45 per bowler
- $315 for full team of seven bowlers
All bowlers receive t-shirt, bowling, shoe rental, pizza, pop and goodie bag! All bowlers are encouraged to help raise additional funds to support this event. After you are registered to bowl and assigned to a team, PAY YOUR BOWLER REGISTRATION FEES.
Download Event Forms:
- Event Flyer
- Bowler Registration Form
- Bowler Letter
- Bowler Pledge Sheet
- Donation/Sponsorship Letter
- Donation/Sponsorship Pledge Form
RAFFLE:
Grand Raffle Tickets Available for Sale!
Tickets $10 each or 6 for $50. You choose the prize you would like to win.
PRIZES ARE:
Raffle Prizes Info Coming Soon!
Go to the DONATE PAGE for instructions on purchasing and selecting your prize(s).
But you don’t have to bowl to attend – everyone is welcome!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Donation Deadline: February 9, 2026
Event Sponsor
Includes Benefits Listed Below:- Six bowlers
- Special signage
- Program
- Social Media
- Treats on the lane
Supporting Sponsor
Includes Benefits Listed Below:- Four bowlers
- Special signage
- Program
- Social media
- Treats for the four bowlers
Specialty Sponsor
This level can support purchase of t-shirts, grand raffle airfare, printing, etc. and includes the benefits listed below:- Two bowlers
- Special signage
- Program
- Social media
- Treats for the two bowlers
Lane Sponsor
Includes Benefits Listed Below:- Special signage on the lane
- Program
- Social media
- (no bowlers included)
Bowler Sponsor
Includes Benefits Listed Below:- Recognition signage and program
About We Grow Dreams, Inc.
A dream in the minds of a small group of parents and the determination to make the dream a reality is behind the We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center in West Chicago, IL. We Grow Dreams, Inc., founded in December 2004, is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation.
This dream is being realized by providing job training and employment opportunities for young adults with disabilities. The founders recognized the lack of employment opportunities for people with disabilities and came together to creatively address this need. A greenhouse was identified as a labor-intensive business, something necessary for a dynamic job vocational training ground. Individuals with disabilities were envisioned working with volunteers and greenhouse employees, learning the business and developing a variety of work skills. This vision became the support model for the venture.
The individuals with disabilities that receive vocational training are referred to as Team Members at the greenhouse. Since its inception, over 175 Team Members and their families have participated in the program, coming from Wheaton, Warrenville, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, Batavia, Aurora, St. Charles, Downers Grove and West Chicago. Volunteers, including a strong Master Gardener group, come from several counties to assist with work projects, education, crafts and general support and socialization.
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center is a year-round business supplying a wide variety of premium quality plants and gardening accessories for retail and wholesale buyers.
Our Mission
To provide people with disabilities the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives and to train and work in a supportive, safe and caring environment while producing and providing products and services to the community.
To learn more visit our website
www.wegrowdreams.org
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