Annual CMN Bowl-A-Thon Raises Nearly $13,000

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The Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) held its 21st annual Bowling for Miracles Bowl-A-Thon in January, raising nearly $13,000 for women’s and children’s services at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH).

The event was held at Pin-O-Rama Recreation Center in Utica, where 59 teams took to the lanes in support of CMN. In all, more than 240 bowlers participated in the Bowl-A-Thon, which was organized by the FSLH Foundation in partnership with WKTV NewsChannel 2 and Lite 98.7.

Proceeds from CMN events like the annual Bowl-A-Thon make it possible for children like Emily Davies of Forestport to receive specialized care close to home. When this CMN Miracle Child felt a severe, throbbing pain in her leg in early 2011, she and her parents never expected to find out that the cause was osteomyelitis, an infection of the bone. In order to get better, Emily needed surgery and time to heal. She spent nearly two weeks on the pediatric floor at FSLH and enjoyed time with the hospital’s child life specialist who built a one-on-one relationship with her to help her work through her fears of hospitalization. 

“Emily’s story is a wonderful example of how funds raised through CMN events like Bowl-A-Thon make a difference in the level of care we are able to provide,” said Michele Adams, CMN coordinator. “Whether you participate in the event or just make a donation, every gift helps to change lives.”