The 39th Annual JA of WNY Bowl-a-Thon is a peer-to-peer fundraising event designed to be fun and engaging. Our goal is to build awareness for Junior Achievement, raise critical funds, and encourage team building with participating companies. In 2024, we had a record fundraising year raising over $196,000! Our goal is to break $200,000 in 2025.

Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $75 in pledges to help support Junior Achievement programs in our local Western New York schools.

Proceeds from the Bowl-a-Thon help Junior Achievement of WNY provide financial literacy, work and career-readiness, and entrepreneurship programs to local K-12 students. With your support, we can foster a world in which young people have the skills and mindset to build thriving communities.

With multiple bowling shift options, there is something for everyone! Participating companies can choose the option below that works best for them.

2025 Event Dates:

SATURDAY, MARCH 1:
12:00 p.m. at Transit Lanes ***SOLD OUT***
3:00 p.m. at Transit Lanes
3:00 p.m. at Jamestown Bowling Co. ***SOLD OUT***

SATURDAY, MARCH 8:
12:00 p.m. at Airport Lanes
12:00 p.m. at Transit Lanes
3:00 p.m. at Transit Lanes

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7: (newly added!)
5:30 p.m. Jamestown Bowling Co.

THURSDAY, MAY 15:
5:30 p.m. at Transit Lanes ***SOLD OUT***