Pizza with a Purpose
We are proud to report that our inaugural Bowling for Breastcancer.org event was a great success. With 55 people in attendance, the event raised over $2,500, helping to achieve Breastcancer.org’s 2009 community fundraising goal of $50,000, during the 25th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
We couldn’t have done it without the amazing support we received from local businesses, including Double D’s Sourdough Pizza. Double D’s graciously delivered 4 pizzas and garlic rolls for our event, donated two pizzas as raffle…
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