About Brunch, Bid & Bowl
Brunch, Bid & Bowl is an annual event that invites Allies against abuse like YOU to raise critical funds to support survivors of domestic violence in South Niagara. Help Birchway Niagara to raise over $60,000 to support critical, compassionate services such as safe shelter, a 24-hour support line and counselling to help break the cycle of family violence.
With the energetic and entertaining “Layne, The Auctionista” ramping up the excitement, you will take part in exciting live and silent auctions, be invited to participate in the ever-popular “Heads or Tails” game for a chance to win a $750 gift certificate to the Outlet Collection at Niagara (don’t forget to bring $10!), then head to the lanes at Cataract Bowl to celebrate your team’s fundraising success! The day includes a delicious brunch hosted by Club Italia (free for teams who reach the $800 fundraising minimum).
A great way to celebrate International Women’s Day with friends, family and colleagues.
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Location: Club Italia (2525 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls) & Cataract Bowl (7906 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls)
Time: Doors open at 9:30 a.m. at Club Italia. Bowling teams will then head to Cataract Bowl for 1 1/2 hours of bowling starting around 2:30 p.m.
Ready to get started? Register or join your team!
Want to bowl but don’t have a team to join? Join one of our “Bowling Buddies” teams and we will find you some teammates! Minimum $100 fundraising goal for individual bowlers.
Can only join us for brunch and bidding? Brunch and bid tickets also available. Click here or the link below to purchase yours!
#brunchbidandbowl
Tips for Fundraisers
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Start your fundraising early and consider asking friends and family for donations in lieu of presents for anniversaries, holidays, birthdays etc.
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Reach out directly to past and prospective donors. A phone call, in-person conversation or thoughtful email that shares the impact of a their gift can make a big difference!
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Add a social media campaign to your fundraising. Click here for images and suggested text that will help you to get started!
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Are some of your donors less comfortable with online giving? Click here to print a pledge form to bring to the event along with their donations. Remember to enter these gifts in the “offline donations” section of your fundraising site by March 1 to be eligible for team incentives. (Click here for information on how to enter offline donations.)
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Team captains!
Motivate your team to reach their fundraising goal by March 1st. There are added incentives for teams who reach the $1500 and $3000 levels. Click here to learn more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cash, credit (Mastercard/VISA), debit, and cheques are all accepted when you pay for your auction items, but make sure to bring $10 in cash if you would like to participate in “Heads or Tails!”
Yes. Club Italia has a large parking lot and does not charge for parking.
While we are raising money for a serious cause, this event is all about having FUN! Casual dress is perfect… and some teams even wear costumes or team t-shirts!
Don’t forget to bring any donations that were not made online (but make sure to enter them in the “offline donations” section of your fundraising site so we know your team’s total!). You can find a pledge form here.
Some of the day’s fun activities will be “cash-only” so we recommend that each participant brings $20 in cash to ensure you can participate!
If you need to contact our staff (e.g., to request to sit with a friend who bought a ticket separately or regarding food sensitivities), please reach out to Birchway Niagara’s Fundraising and Events Manager, Andrea DiCenso at 905-356-3933 ext. 241 or andread@birchway.ca. We will do our best to honour requests when possible.
Click here for a list of all the live auction packages available!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
