WHEN: Thursday, April 11th

WHERE:  Shakopee Bowl - Bowling, Drinking, Eating, Bidding on Baskets, and more! 

3020 133rd St West, Shakopee, MN 55379

WHAT: Silent Auction, Raffle, Bowling 

WHO: Jim Connell and Laila Barr
(see full stories below)

TIME: 6:00-9:00pm

LET'S FILL THE BOWL!

1. Reserve a lane to bowl - 6 bowlers per lane, $25/person, 3 hours of unlimited bowling including shoes. We kindly ask that there is one payment sent for all 6 bowlers. To reserve, email shakvball24@gmail.com to confirm your lane AND Venmo: @SVAVolleyball. In the notes, reference "lane reservation". 
2. Donate an item/basket to our silent auction. Please email shakvball24@gmail.com to donate. We will arrange a drop-off location and get more details.
3. Sponsor a lane! For $100, advertise your local business on one of the 24 lanes. Please email shakvball24@gmail.com to confirm. Payment can be sent to SVA Venmo: @SVAVolleyball. Please reference "Lane sponsorship" in Venmo notes.
4. Show up, buy raffle tickets, and support a great cause!

Shakopee Volleyball Association strives to support the Shakopee community through more than volleyball opportunities. Each year we host our Serve-a-thon; an association wide fundraiser honoring someone in the Shakopee community along their journey of hardship. From unexpected tragedy to challenging health diagnosis we look to come along side them. Through the generous efforts of our teams, board and community we host an event to raise money for each years' recipient. 

**If you or your business would like to donate to this years Serve-a-thon you can Venmo: Shakopee Volleyball Assn
Please reference "SVA Fundraiser". Thank you!

Jim's Story

In a season that should be filled with joy, Jim and Sara Connell were struck with heartbreaking news just before Christmas. A trip to the ER uncovered pulmonary embolisms and a devastating spread of cancer throughout Jim's liver, lungs, peritoneum, and lymph nodes. This battle comes only a few short years after Sara, a beloved kindergarten teacher in Shakopee, courageously fought breast cancer herself. To learn more about Jim's story, please visit his CaringBridge HERE.

Laila's Story

On January 9, 2024, Laila Barr, a Pastor at Shepherd of the Lake, received her own challenging diagnosis after a routine mammogram. Despite showing no symptoms, Laila faces breast cancer. Thankfully, it was detected early, and her treatment plan included recent surgery and continued radiation. To learn more about Laila's story, please visit her CaringBridge HERE.

We invite you to join us at Shakopee Bowl on April 11th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for an evening of support for these two amazing families!