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Page 4 June 10, 2015 Participants in Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser at Interstate Lanes in north Portland. photo courtesy B ig B rothers B ig S isters C olumbia N orthwest Building Bonds for Local Kids Big Brothers Big Sisters of Co- lumbia Northwest has new sup- port for its program that connects children facing adversity with adult mentors to create real and meaningful impacts in the lives of those involved. Recent Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising events raised more than $170,000 with all of the pro- ceeds to go towards supporting the local chapter’s current “matches.” More than 50 people came out for a “Little Bowl” on May 31 at In- terstate Lanes in north Portland and more than 15 local businesses also supported this year’s event – including Nike, Kuni Automotive and Kaiser Permanente, officials said. “Our goal at Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create a better fu- ture for children in need, because we believe every child deserves an opportunity to achieve their dreams,” said Andy Nelson, the organization’s chief executive of- ficer. The agency serves Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah and Washing- ton counties. For more informa- tion, visit bbbsnorthwest.org. Blood Drive to Save Lives The American Red Cross is hosting a com- munity blood drive commemorating the work of Dr. Charles Drew, an African American physician who served as medical director of the first Red Cross blood bank. The blood drive takes place Saturday, June 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Cross A community blood drive hon- ors Dr. Charles Drew, an African American physician who served as medical director of the first Red Cross blood bank. building at 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. Donate Life Northwest will have an information ta- ble available and a discussion panel will be held to discuss Sickle Cell Anemia and share stories of how blood donations save lives. All donors will receive a t-shirt, an Adidas 50 per- cent off coupon, and a free haircut (for those who arrive between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.). Red Cross officials say summer is a dif- ficult time to collect enough blood to meet patient needs, partly because regular donors are traveling and vacationing and schools that host drives are out of session.
