YOU CAN HELP: Young West Seattleite’s ‘Pins for the Pantry’ seeking pledges

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While many are out shopping on “Black Friday,” one young West Seattleite will be bowling … for a cause.

(Photo from nathantavelbowling.com)

That’s Nathan Tavel, who plans to bowl 10 am-11 am Friday (November 29) to raise money for the West Seattle and White Center Food Banks. You can pledge now – with pledging categories including how many pins he’ll tally, how many strikes he’ll throw, how many turkeys he’ll throw, and what his total score will be. You can find out more – and pledge – at nathantavelbowling.com. Lots of prize possibilities for pledgers, too! (This isn’t his first bowling fundraiser – we told you about one of Nathan’s efforts back in early 2020, when he was just eight; his dad, community advocate Phil Tavel, says he’s been bowling since age four.)

Phillip Tavel November 24, 2024 (2:00 pm)

Also…Junction FC and the brand new West Seattle Rhodies (our local men’s and women’s soccer teams) have generously put up season tickets to each team for this coming summer’s season, as part of the possible prizes for guessing Nathan’s totals and high score. THANK YOU to the Blues and the Rhodies! Also, a big thanks to West Seattle Bowl for hosting and offering several hundred dollars in prizes as well. It will be live streamed on Facebook on Black Friday morning at 10am – just check the website by Wednesday for details. Thanks for all the generous pledges so far. Please help Nathan make this a big event for the food banks.

Pete November 24, 2024 (2:26 pm)

What a great idea put forth by this great young man. And a great time of the year to do it as well as the need by both food banks is greatly increased this year. I wonder what his dad will do to increase the incentive for one of the winners? Will he wash and shine the winners car? Will he treat them to lunch at their favorite West Seattle restaurant? Will he walk a mile in their shoes? Will he provide chauffeur services to the soccer matches? Will he help them win a trivia contest? Whatever the outcome everyone will be a winner by this effort for our community.

Phillip tavel November 24, 2024 (4:15 pm)

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Ok Pete! I accept your challenge. I will treat one of the winners to dinner!

BowlnathanbowL November 24, 2024 (2:37 pm)

I’m so glad this is happening again because it’s so clever and the donations are really needed!! It would be absolutely pathetic if I had to knock down pins to help the food bank fill its pantry. This is MUCH easier on my wrist! Thank you Nathan!!!