GLASGOW — Taylor Emberton was one of many who laced up their bowling shoes Saturday to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky by taking part in Bowl for Kids’ Sake.
The event, which is the organization’s primary fundraiser, took place Saturday at Highlander Bowl.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky is an organization that offers mentoring programs for area youth ranging in age from 6 to 12, and Emberton, a Glasgow High School junior, is a volunteer for the organization.
The organization offers two types of mentoring programs — community- and school-based. The program has 27 school-based matches and 13 community-based matches.
Emberton is involved in the organization’s school-based mentoring program. She took part in Saturday’s fundraiser because she wanted to help raise money for the organization.
“I’m a big sister and I like to bowl, but I’m not very good at it,” she said. “It makes you feel good even if you just raise $30 or however much you raise.”
The organization had a fundraising goal Saturday of $20,000. Over 50 percent of the revenue for the organization comes from Bowl for Kids’ Sake, said John Botts, match coordinator for Barren and Allen counties.
Emberton volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters because she loves being around children.
Through the program she spends quality time with a little girl doing a variety of activities.
“We play on the playground a lot. We play on the computer. We do her homework. We make a lot of jewelry. We scrapbook a little bit. We also play soccer outside,” she said.
Emberton has been a volunteer for the organization for two years.
“When you go into the room, she gets excited to see you there,” she said. “It just makes your heart smile.”
The two have grown close over the years.
“I love her. She’s precious,” Emberton said.
Not everyone who took part in Saturday’s fundraiser volunteers for the program, but many they turned out anyway because they appreciate the work the program does for area youth.
“I think it’s a great organization,” said Ashley Capps, who was bowling with a team from Kids’ Day Care Learning Center.
Capps’ team was composed of both daycare employees and parents. There were also bowling teams from civic groups, churches and schools.
Over 300 bowlers were expected, which is the most the organization has had in the past three years, Botts said.
Several children are on waiting lists for mentors. For more information about getting involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky visit www.bbbsky.com or call Botts at 651-7601.
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