Two teams go head-to-head in an effort to raise the most money for Alzheimer's Association
Two teams faced off to see who could raise the most money for the Alzheimer's Association before the end of June.
Sunday afternoon, Team Guardians hosted a bowling fundraiser at Greengarden Lanes on West 38th Street, looking to get ahead of Team Warriors.
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Guests were welcome to donate their money in basket raffles or games of chance, and whichever team raises more money before their flag football game in June, wins.
The captain of the Guardians said the money raised will go toward alzheimer's research.
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'You never know when it's going to affect you. It used to be known with the elderly, but more and more research and detection is happening so that younger people, they can have a longer life to live with this disease, and hopefully one day find a cure for it,' said Jessica Ernst, Team Guardians co-captain.
Next up Team Guardians will be hosting a bingo fundraiser at the JPTF bingo hall on May 30.
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