The Organization

The organization of Tenpin challenge was established in December of 2003. One evening several bowler’s were sitting around a table, discussing a way to raise more money for toy’s, to buy for needy families to give to their children for the holiday’s. Over the last two years, two leagues of bowlers gathered toys to give to local charities. This discussion was to make it bigger by involving more people. With that said, a tenpin challenge was made between two local bowling establishments – Dover Bowl of Dover, NH and Striker’s East of Raymond, NH.

Within twelve days, 20 bowlers bowled a “challenge” and together collected more than $5,000 in toys. Those toys were distributed through a local radio station B-95.3 out of Portsmouth, NH. The radio station had a collection going called “Kenny’s Kid’s”, for the community action centers located in Rockingham and Strafford counties in New Hampshire. Along with York county in Maine. Many children enjoyed a more pleasant Holiday because “Tenpin Challenge” made a difference.

Our goal in the years to come is to continue to grow the organization and to expand our services for other times of needs to help families.

“Tenpin Challenge” – Bowling for a cause.