The Bowlers to Veterans Link, a 501c3 charity dedicated to funding recreation therapy programs for veterans, has been named the official charity of the PBA Tour, beginning with the 2024 PBA season.
The PBA Tour and BVL will partner to highlight the significance of BVL’s efforts for veterans and active-duty military. BVL will be integrated into telecasts with on-air features and brand exposure to raise awareness among the bowling community.
“The good work the BVL does for our veterans is a great source of pride for bowling,” said PBA Commissioner Tom Clark. “The PBA is pleased to amplify those efforts across our platforms, including on FOX Sports.”
Noted BVL Board Chair John LaSpina, who recently hosted a PBA50 event as a BVL fundraiser: “The PBA Tour has tremendous reach, which makes them the perfect partner to help amplify BVL’s voice on behalf of veterans. So many of our bowlers are veterans and it’s an honor to work with the PBA Tour to bring awareness to their important stories and raise much-needed dollars to brighten the lives of those who have served our country.”
BVL was formed in 1942 when the bowling community came together to provide medical transport planes to bring wounded service personnel back home from World War II. Over the past eight decades, BVL has raised more than $56 million to fund recreation therapy programs and services.
PBA Hall of Famer and Vietnam veteran Johnny Petraglia celebrated his 50th year as a BVL ambassador in November during BVL Month in America.
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