Lawn bowling draws a young crowd
Friday, July 20 ~ VICTORIA.
Community Sports ~ by West Shore Voice News
Lawn Summer Nights is a four-week social event being held at the Victoria Lawn Bowling Club in Beacon Hill Park this month.
Part of a national activity in 17 cities organized through Cystic Fibrosis Canada, all proceeds help with cystic fibrosis research.
After just two nights, the Victoria-based chapter had raised $44,000; they’re aiming for $100,000 by the end of the fourth Thursday night, July 26. www.lawnsummernights.com
Usually thought of as an activity for seniors, lawn bowling has attracted a 25-to-35-year-old set for these evening parties on the two lawns at 100 Cook Street. Figuring out the game and developing some expertise with throws seemed almost as much fun as the food, beer, a bit of dressing up in team costumes, and enjoying the evening sunshine.
Funds brought in by the 4-person teams are raised through team sponsorships, pooled from other activities, and online. On site, funds are raised through dinner and beverage ticket sales.
Victoria organizer for the event since 2013, Sheleena Gutierrez, says funds support 42 clinics across Canada, as well as research at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, plus general awareness (public education), and advocacy for medications to be covered in pharmaceutical plans.