📅 Event Date:
👉 September 27, 2025 – Mark your calendars!

1️⃣ What is the event?

• It’s our 9th Annual Bowling Event—a flagship community celebration hosted by Mercy Drops Dream Center.
• Families from across our area come together to enjoy bowling, food, prizes, and connection.
• It’s not just fun—it fuels our outreach, resource, and residential programs that serve people in need, all free of charge.

2️⃣ Why is it important?

• This event creates unforgettable experiences for families, especially those who rarely get to enjoy something special.
• We are working with Adopt‑A‑Block site leaders to get families registered, ensuring that the families we serve through our weekly outreach are personally invited and included.
• Sponsors directly fund programs that provide meals, clothing, mentorship, and life‑changing resources in Hampton Roads.
• Every sponsorship dollar stays local and makes a visible impact.

3️⃣ What are some of the available sponsorships?

🌟 Main Sponsor – $10,000 (1 left):
Premier branding across event materials, press/digital features, 2 premium lanes + tables, and shoutouts during the event.

🎫 Wristband Sponsor – $1,500 (1 left):
Logo on every event wristband, recognition at check‑in and during the event, plus placement on banners and social posts.

🎳 Lane Sponsor – $2,000 (40 available):
Lane, table, and family sponsorship with lane signage, event recognition, and social shoutouts.

🪑 Table Sponsor – $500 (40 available):
Your name on a lane’s table, social shoutouts, and inclusion on the event banner.

4️⃣ Key phrases to use when sharing:

• “This isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s where our community comes together to celebrate families.”
• “We work with our Adopt‑A‑Block site leaders to personally invite and register families.”
• “Your sponsorship fuels real programs—feeding, clothing, and supporting people right here in Portsmouth.”

5️⃣ How to invite someone to sponsor:
✅ Share the excitement and impact: “We’d love to have you join us as a sponsor—want to hear about the options?”
✅ Offer to follow up with details: “I can send you the sponsorship info or connect you directly with [Name].”
✅ Always mention urgency: “Main and Wristband spots are almost gone.”