IUP, YMCA hosts Big Hearts Little Hands

Big Hearts Little Hands will be looking for strikes, gutter balls and prospective bowlers to raise money for this IUP affiliated organization. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mohawk Lanes, there will be pizza and fun provided for all.

            "This is our biggest fundraiser," said Sharon Caldwell, IUP graduate in charge of Bowling for Kids.

The goal Big Hearts Little Hands is aiming for is $65,000. This money will help children get their own mentors at Big Hearts Little Hands.

            "Last year, IUP students raised an incredible amount of money, $36,000. That's the most that's ever been raised," Caldwell said.

Big Hearts Little Hands started at IUP in 1965. It was formerly a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, but is now a part of the YMCA. The organization lost a lot of recognition when they made the move to the YMCA.

"We need students. Without IUP our program doesn't exist," Caldwell said. "IUP students don't realize how important they are."