Bowl for a Cure raises funds for breast cancer

Michigan City bowling event celebrates 25 years of supporting Franciscan Health breast cancer patients

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:40pm

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Nearly 200 bowlers recently gathered at Olympia Lanes in Michigan City to celebrate 25 years of the Bowl for a Cure event, which has raised over $130,000 in the last 18 years alone for Franciscan Health Michigan City's breast cancer patients. The event is organized by the Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association, and this year's goal is to add another $20,000 to the total.

Why it matters

Fundraising events like Bowl for a Cure play a crucial role in supporting local healthcare providers and their efforts to offer affordable, high-quality cancer care and screening services to the community. As breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women, initiatives that raise awareness and funds can make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

The details

The Bowl for a Cure event features bowlers wearing pink to show their support. Over the past 18 years, the Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association has raised more than $130,000 for the Franciscan Health Michigan City Mammography Department/Breast Cancer Fund. This year, the event's chairwoman, Cheryl Hale, hopes to add another $20,000 to the total.

  • The 25th annual Bowl for a Cure event took place recently.
  • The Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association has organized the event for the past 18 years.

The players

Cheryl Hale

Chairwoman of the Bowl for a Cure event.

Franciscan Health Michigan City

The healthcare provider that receives the funds raised by the Bowl for a Cure event to support its breast cancer patients and mammography department.

Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association

The organization that sponsors and organizes the Bowl for a Cure event.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Grassroots fundraising events like Bowl for a Cure demonstrate the power of community-driven initiatives to support local healthcare providers and make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. The long-running success of this event highlights the ongoing need for accessible cancer screening and care, as well as the generosity of residents who come together to address this critical issue.