22nd annual bowling for autism event in Columbia is expected to raise thousands of dollars

By Brian Hauswirth
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Mid-Missouri bowlers are expected to raise thousands of dollars Saturday in Columbia for Easterseals Midwest.

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Lanes are always full at the annual Bowling for Autism event at Columbia’s Town and Country lanes (April 22, 2023 file photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth)

The Cleek family is presenting the 22nd annual bowling for autism event tomorrow from 11 am to 1 pm at AMF Town and Country lanes on North Providence. The 2024 event raised about $35,000, and Mr. Cleek tells 939 the Eagle News that they’ve raised about $575,000 over the years.

All proceeds on Saturday will benefit Easterseals Midwest, which serves 49 Missouri counties. Mr. Cleek’s son Thomas has autism and has graduated from Missouri State.