2023 Bowling BAsh presented by Orion- Bowlero-Memphis, TN

This was our first event in Memphis as a new member of the Grizzlies.   The community has welcomed us with open arms and came out to support our Bowling Bash.  Special thank you to our presenting sponsor Orion.  We donated two of our Smart Carts on behalf of Orion to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Special thank you to our volunteers at Le Bonheur and all of Marcus's teammates and Grizzlies staff who helped make this such a great success! 

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

I am excited to announce our Bowling Bash fundraiser has returned and I would like to extend an invitation to you to join me on November 10th, 2022 at Kings Back Bay, Boston. I will be supported by my teammates and other celebrities at this event.

Funds raised for this event will go towards my YounGameChanger Foundation.  The mission of my foundation is to serve as a source of guidance, motivation, encouragement and empowerment for inner-city student-athletes to be GameChangers on and off the court or field. To create opportunities through education, sports and mentorships with a special emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) experiences. To provide inspiration and life-changing experiences to pediatric cancer patients and their families.

With your help, over the past year and a half, we have donated “Smart Carts” that are currently being utilized at 7 different children's hospitals throughout New England, 1 in my hometown of Dallas and 2 in Milwaukee through a partnership with Jrue and Lauren Holiday.  These carts support admitted patients and their family members by giving them access to electronics  that serve as a source of entertainment, a portal for communication and a diversion during treatment  and recovery. These carts are so important to me as I wish that my family was able to have this support while my brother was undergoing treatment when we were young.  

We have also donated laptops to various community groups in need as well as providing over 800 meals to pediatric cancer unit staff throughout the New England region during the pandemic.

My brother and mother have both lost their battles with cancer. They continue to serve as my motivation and inspiration to help YGC succeed and grow in the community through the Smart carts and STEAM education.

Our last event prior to the pandemic in 2019 raised over $100K.  It would be an honor to have you and your company partner with me for my event for a fun night of bowling while raising funds for a cause so close to my heart.  

-Marcus Smart 

Boston Celtics