Toronto Raptor Norman Powell Trades the Basketball for a Bowling Ball in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto

Join us at The Ballroom for Norman Powell's BasketBowl in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto. (CNW Group/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto)

TORONTOFeb. 27, 2019 /CNW/ – Toronto Raptor Norman Powell will host the 1st BasketBowl in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST) to highlight the importance of mentorship programs for Toronto’s vulnerable young people. Joined by other notable celebrities and athletes, this fundraising event will allow BBBST to continue to defend the kids whose potential is at risk. Thanks to the generosity of The Ballroom, all proceeds will go toward continuing to defend the kids whose potential is at risk.

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

6:00pm

WHERE:

The Ballroom, 145 John Street

EVENT:

*Norman Powell will welcome celebrity friends to take part in an unforgettable experience 
benefitting youth in Toronto including:

*Mayor John Tory

*Toronto Raptors: Serge Ibaka, Danny Green and Pascal Siakam

*WNBA superstar Kia Nurse

*Leanne Nicolle, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto

*Big & Little Brothers and Sisters

*Toronto’s top corporate executives, businesses, and sports-fans alike will take over the lanes 
at The Ballroom for a night of fun, fundraising and bowling

*Research shows youth mentorship can make all the difference in a young person’s life 
trajectory. Right now, BBBST is searching for more Big Brothers and Sisters to serve their 
waiting list of 500 applicants.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST) builds thriving communities by empowering lives through mentorship. Mentoring is a preventative essential service, working to break our city’s cycles of violence, drug abuse, poverty and inequality. We know that potential lives within every kid, yet there are over 500 Littles on our waitlist without someone in their corner, and waiting for their BIG. At BBBST, we don’t create potential, we defend it. Volunteer or donate, and join us to defend the kids whose potential is at risk.

SOURCE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto

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