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“After brainstorming and taking into consideration the area’s football fans, we have finally set the dates for this year’s upcoming Strike for Survival events,” said Bob Liddle, event founder.  Being an avid football fan himself, it was difficult to find a weekend that would suite everyone’s college football fan preference, but there have been decisions made on which dates the events will fall this year. 

Strike For Survival holds an annual weekend of bowling in the Triangle area including locations in Raleigh, Durham and Cary.  Based on the motto “Cancer-we all live with it”, all proceeds are directed to the American Cancer Society and their efforts to find a cure for cancer.  The goal of the event is to provide a fun-filled, family friendly environment with the hope of every participant walking away with knowledge of cancer and how to survive it. 

There are many ways to get involved on helping raise money for this cause. 

Become a sponsor, be a bowler or help volunteer.  Bowling is only $25 per bowler and this cost includes pizza, drinks, shoe rental, raffle ticket, goody bag and all the fun and entertainment you can fit into a game.  For more information on the event, visit www.strikeforsurvival.com. 

There are four different locations for the events, two in Raleigh and one in both Cary and Durham.  

• The Durham date has been set for August 28, 2009.
• The Cary date has been set for August 29 and 30, 2009.
• The Raleigh events will be held September 11 and 12, 2009 and will include a kid’s matinee. 
  • The September 11 event will be held at Capitol with the kid’s matinee on the same day
  • The September 12 event will be held at Pleasant Valley with the kid’s matinee before the event on the same day as well.

About Strike for Survival

Strike for Survival, headquartered in Raleigh, NC is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization conceived in 2004 by Raleigh business owners who wanted to raise funds for cancer research through an event that any and everyone could participate and enjoy.  Strike for Survival is an opportunity for small businesses to be a major contributor. 

There are 4 mission points for Strike for Survival:

1. Raise money for the American Cancer Society
2. Allow small business owners to be visibly involved in their community
3. Help raise the next generation of volunteers and allow for education
4. Awareness on how to survive cancer. 

As a non-profit organization, 98% of the money raised goes to the American Cancer Society.

For more information on how to get involved with Strike for Survival, contact Bob Liddle at bob@strikeforsurvival.com.  Get additional information on the website at www.strikeforsurvival.com.

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