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Zoo Keepers from[CHAPTER NAME] to HostFundraising Bowl-a-Thon

[WEBSITE],[PLACE OF EVENT],[DATE]–[CHAPTER NAME]is proud to host American Association of Zoo Keepers’(AAZK) Bowling for Rhinoswhich will be held at [EVENT LOCATION]on [DATE OF EVENT]from [TIME OF EVENT]. Zoo Keepers throughout the U.S. and Canada,invite YOU to join us to bowl, have fun, andraisemuch needed funds for the conservation of endangered rhinos and the ecosystems they inhabit.

Rhinos have lived on Earth for over 50 million years, but may not survive the next 50. Rhinos are poached for their horns and poaching is being conducted by sophisticated international criminal syndicates that smuggle horns to Asia.

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Individuals can support Bowling for Rhinos in several ways:

  • Become an event sponsor or sponsor a bowler
  • Bowl as an individual or team to raise money
  • Donate an item to be given away as a prize

All donations are tax deductible, and 100 percent of donated funds go to Bowling for Rhinos’ conservation projects. Check with your event holder to determine what portion of your contribution to the Bowling for Rhinos event is tax deductible.

Since 1990, AAZK has raised over $5 million through Bowling for Rhinos with[CHAPTER NAME] having raised more than [TOTAL MONEY RAISED]. All the proceeds go to supporting three rhino sanctuaries in Indonesia, Sumatra and Kenya, while also raising community participation with Action for Cheetahs in Kenya. Please visit aazk.org/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/for more information about the individual conservation organizations that benefit from Bowling for Rhinos.

About the [NAME OF ZOO/CHAPTER AND DESCRIPTION/WEBSITE]

About the American Association of Zoo Keepers

AAZK is a nonprofit (U.S. 501c3) volunteer organization made up of professional zoo keepers and other interested persons dedicated to professional animal care and conservation. AAZK exists to advance excellence in the animal keeping profession, foster effective communication beneficial to animal care, support deserving conservation projects, and promote the preservation of our natural resources and animal life.

For registration and more information, contact [INSERT NAME OF CONTACT PERSON] at [PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL AND WEBSITE].

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