Each year, local chapters of AAZK sponsor fundraising bowl-a-thons called “Bowling For Rhinos” (BFR). This is similar to the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon, except we collect sponsors and bowl rather than walk. Approximately 60 AAZK chapters participate throughout the United States and Canada, raising over $150,000 annually.

BFR funds support three sanctuaries:

the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya,

the Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and

the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia.

These sanctuaries not only save rhinos, but also their entire ecosystems!

The beauty of this fundraiser is that it is organized and executed entirely by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all of the people involved are volunteers, 100% of all donations are sent directly to rhino conservation areas!

For more information, check out the national BFR website: www.aazkbfr.org

2007 Bowling for Rhinos is scheduled for August 17th at Wynnewood Lanes. See our Events page for more info.