10 Reasons to Have a Nintendo Wii-a-thon

Chad Norman — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:22:00 GMT

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Attention Junior Achievement chapters - this post is for you! Well, it's actually for everyone, but Junior Achievements are famous for their bowl-a-thons. These are great, interactive fundraising events that have proven successful for many years - but could they be better? So, I'm bowling on my Nintendo Wii the other night, and got to thinking about how easy, fun, and approachable the system is as a whole. Even my parents like it! Maybe this bowling game could be put to good use? How about a Wii-a-thon? Maybe this can actually compete with a real bowl-a-thon, but for certain organizations hosting a Wii-a-thon might appeal to a more youthful audience. This could increase participation, donations, and media awareness. Nobody is really doing this yet, so this might be a good opportunity to get noticed in your community. Here are ten reasons why a Wii-a-thon might be right for you:

Bowler's average scores are higher (more $$$).
You don't need an available bowling alley.
Participants can wear their own shoes.
Physically limited bowlers can participate.
Bowl-a-thons could span time and location.
There is no cost if you have access to a Wii.
Bowlers can rock & bowl to their own music.
Participants won't smell like a bowling alley when they get home.
Multiple locations could be used to increase participation.
Actual bowling is tired, Wii bowling is wired.

Happy bowling!

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10 Reasons to Have a Nintendo Wii-a-thon