Arc of Freeborn County’s 12th annual Bowl-a-thon fundraiser on April 9 was a great success. Fifty participants raised more than $3,900 for programs for people with developmental disabilities. We would like to express our gratitude to the many generous people who made it possible. A special thank you goes to our major sponsors: Walmart; Nancy Vanderwaerdt, State Farm Insurance; Al Weisert, Hy-Vee; Cliff Wuerflein, American Family Insurance; Cinema 7; United Employees Credit Union; and KATE/KCPI Radio.

Hats off to these businesses and individuals who helped with prizes and cash donations: Arby’s, Barbara Peterson, Ben’s Floral and Frame Designs, Cindy Jones, Domino’s Pizza, Erlandson Inc., Fleet Farm, Hardee’s Restaurant, Johnny’s Electronics, Karl’s Carquest, Lakeside Café & Creamery, Linda Stigney, McDonald’s, NAPA Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, Pizza Ranch, Refunds USA, Taco John’s, The Taco King, Trail’s Travel Center, Trumbles Restaurant, United Employees Credit Union, Wells Fargo Bank, Wendy’s, and Amy White.

Thank you to those who helped with refreshments and to those who gave the valuable gift of their time the day of the Bowl-a-thon: Nancy Berhow, Lynnette Hendrickson, Richard Manges, Dorothy Petersen, Georgiann Quinn, Scott Smith, Cheri Thofson, Mary West and Amy White.

Special recognition goes to Kevin Kvenvold for his help in soliciting donations and prizes. We are grateful to KATE Radio and the Albert Lea Tribune for their help with publicity, and a big thanks goes to Holiday Lanes for their wonderful support.

And finally, we’d like to thank all the bowlers who worked so hard to raise pledges, and to all those who pledged and sponsored a bowler. Your support is very much appreciated.

Kelli Tiegs, administrative assistant

Jo Lowe, director