FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution Charitable Foundation's hallmark annual event – Bowl for a Goal presented by Arbella Insurance (#BowlforaGoal) – will return for a fourth year on Wednesday, August 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET at Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Patriot Place. Bowl for a Goal provides fans with the opportunity to spend an evening alongside Revolution players, coaches, on-air talent, and local celebrities. All profits from the evening benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts in its mission to provide year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. General admission tickets are now on sale for $35 and can be purchased online here.
"We look forward to reuniting the Revolution family, supporters, partners, and our friends at Special Olympics for another special evening celebrating inclusiveness," said Revolution President Brian Bilello. "This event has become a cornerstone for the club and we couldn't ask for better partner than Special Olympics Massachusetts and all of the athletes on our Unified team. We're also grateful to our partners at Arbella Insurance, as this event has continued to grow over the last four years. We look forward to another successful outing this summer."
Emceed by 98.5 The Sports Hub's Rob 'Hardy' Poole, the event will feature a live performance by Massachusetts native and singer/songwriter Ashley Jordan (https://ashleyjordanmusic.com/), who won the 2017 Boston Music Award for Country Artist of the Year. Bowl for a Goal will also provide complimentary food and drinks, various activities for adults and children, and a silent auction and raffle.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Revolution and the Special Olympics of Massachusetts for the fourth consecutive year on Bowl for a Goal,” said Gayle O’Connell, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Arbella Insurance Group. “This year is especially meaningful as the Special Olympics celebrates its 50thanniversary. It’s incredible to see firsthand how their work is supporting children and young adults with intellectual disabilities and we’re proud to be able to help this event grow and continue to make an impact.”
The silent auction and raffle feature a diverse collection of exclusive memorabilia, including the following:
- Signed Revolution jerseys from several chart-topping musical acts
- Boston sports memorabilia including signed Revs, Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics jerseys
- A customized New England Revolution Xbox One with games
- One-of-a-kind experiences including game and concert ticket packages
In each of the last three years, the Revolution raised more than $60,000 for Special Olympics through Bowl for a Goal. The partnership between two organizations extends far beyond the fundraising events, as they have again teamed up for a summer full of events aimed at promoting an environment of inclusivity and friendly competition through the power of sports.
"Special Olympics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of our movement and it is in no small part because of the support we have received from our partners. The New England Revolution are a prime example of this," said Mary Beth McMahon, President and CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts. "They not only host fundraisers like the 2018 Bowl for a Goal presented by Arbella Insurance, but they work to integrate Special Olympics athletes into the culture in Foxboro. Each year a Unified soccer team takes the field at Gillette Stadium as part of the MLS Exchange program, the Revs roll out the red carpet and host a signing day, media/training day with the first team, and create and share digital content for the Unified team - just like with the first team. With more partners like the New England Revolution, Special Olympics is well on our way to being around for another 50 years!"
The Revolution field a Special Olympics Unified team, which sees athletes with and without intellectual disabilities sign contracts with the club, train with first-team players, and play in a Unified match against the Philadelphia Union's Unified squad. On May 16, the athletes met with Head Coach Brad Friedel, signed their contracts with the club, and received authentic Revolution kits. The Unified match will take place at Gillette Stadium on August 11, following an MLS matchup between the Revolution and Union.
