MSDB is asking for community support to refurbish our existing two-lane ADA accessible bowling alley. Because bowling is challenging for children who are very low vision, we need specialized assistive equipment that is not available in public bowling alleys. Many parents of years past remember bowling during family learning weekends and how it brought them closer together. Our current facility
is not usable, and this new equipment is needed for generations of MSDB families to come.
Having immediate access to the bowling alley on campus not only eliminates the need for field trip buses and permission slips, it also eliminates the possibility of students damaging local bowling alleys. In winter, there are fewer sports that can be played due to our frequent inclement weather. It is also a wonderful game that generations of families can play together in their own hometowns. Bowling is a sport
that is relevant for very young children all the way through adulthood.
Our gym was built in 1983, and the bowling alley was much loved by students and their families. Since then, our school has grown exponentially, especially over the last five years. In fact, the number of students has doubled in that time. With aging equipment and lack of state funds to replace them, we have not been able to enjoy the bowling alley for well over a decade.
Amount left to be raised: $40,000. The Zeller Knowles Foundation is offering a matching gift up to $20,000. End Goal Date: October 1, 2024
