Events
Here at Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters, we wouldn't be able to do what we do without the generous support of our community. Without state or government funding, our biggest source of income comes from our agency fundraisers.
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Supporting our Events, Supports our agency.
BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE
Around the nation, Bowl for Kids' Sake is the largest fundraiser for most Big Brothers Big Sisters' agencies. For Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters, raising $100 gets you two games of bowling and shoe rental, pizza, and a Bowl for Kids' Sake t-shirt. The more money you raise, the more prizes you get!
2026 Event Dates
Fulton County-Saturday, April 11th
Heart of Illinois-Wednesday, April 15th; Sunday, April 19th; Saturday, April 25th
McLean County-Saturday, October 17th
BIG LUAU
Friday, June 5th, 2026
Big Luau is our newest HOIBBBS fundraiser. It's a night filled with food, drinks, and live music. You can also try your best in our hula hoop, limbo and costume contests. Held in August, this is the party of the summer so you don't want to miss out!
PUTT N' CRAWL
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Putt N' Crawl is a miniature golf bar crawl that happens in downtown Canton. Local bars participate in the event by creating their own putt putt hole, and players compete for the best score. With a silent auction, 50-50 drawing and raffle prizes, the funds raised at Putt N' Crawl support our satellite office in Fulton county.
GOLF FORE KIDS' SAKE
Monday, September 14th, 2026
The second Monday of September marks our annual Golf Fore Kids' Sake fundraiser at Peoria Country Club. Each foursome receives complimentary lunch and dinner and drinks on the course. There are opportunities for prizes and each golfer receives a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses.