Take part in 'Strike Against Bullying' fundraiser

Posted February 07, 2016 10:00 pm

Submitted by Kings Bowl

The Jarrett Payton Foundation is partnering with Kings Bowl in Rosemont to host "Strike Against Bullying Presented by MB Financial Park," a fundraising event to support programming for the foundation's Project: No Bull and the Jarrett Payton Leadership Academy.

The celebrity bowling event takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.

The JPF's mission is to positively impact the lives of children and adolescents by creating and providing programs that develop leadership skills and enrich their lives. In support of this mission, Payton speaks to students around the Chicago area to spread his anti-bullying message.

"I readily admit I was bullied when I was younger and it greatly affected my youth," says Payton. "I believe the way to eradicate bullying is to help empower our youth to see their full potential, help them become self-confident and understand, by being strong, they can rise above adversity and create a better life for themselves and those around them."

Tickets are $50 and available at jarrettpayton.org.

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