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Big Brothers Big Sisters was bowling for dollars Sunday at Mad Trapper Alleys.

The local charity was able to collect approximately $19,800 through the Bowl for Kids' Sake.

"We're very excited about it,鈥� Harold Sher, the organization's executive director, told the Star. "We had only half the

usual teams, but people really came through in the silent auction. People were very, very generous this year.鈥�

Twenty-one teams, featuring players of all ages, competed on the lanes this year, compared to 40 teams last year.

Sher admitted it was a "challenging weekend鈥� on which to host the event, with a year-end minor hockey tournament also underway at the Canada Games Centre.

"We're thrilled people had a very good time,鈥� he said.

Funds are raised through lane sponsorship, pledges, 50/50 draws and a silent auction.

Plaques were handed out in five different categories for top sponsorship efforts, including 鈥� Tim's Terrifics (Family/Youth); Integraphics (Corporate); the Real Canadian Superstore (Big Box Retail); Bank of Montreal (Bank); and Java Girls (Team).

The Bowl for Kids' Sake, held each spring, is now in its 22nd year. Big Brothers Big Sisters also hosts a Curl for Kids'

Sake each fall, with the November event raising slightly over $7,000.

"Bowling is the signature event,鈥� Sher admitted.

Sher said other than monetary donations, the organization is currently in need of both Big Brothers and Big Sisters,

and is also seeking in-school mentors for the fall.

The new in-school program, launched in December, sees mentors spend one hour a week in elementary school with

their Littles.

For more information, visit http://www.bbbsofyukon.ca.