2009 Turkey Bowl a Huge Success
Bears Defend Title
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Although the holiday bowl is highly competitive, the players are great friends and focused on the reason for the game -- Easter Seals. Pictured: Kamnikar (Bulls) & Stahler (Bears). |
Each year the game raises about $15,000. To date it’s brought in more than $400,000 to help children and adults with speech and hearing disabilities.
"We have speech therapy on an outpatient basis and hearing services for children and adults in Cambria and Somerset counties. The money we get from the turkey bowl helps us to be able to continue those services," Easter Seals president Annette Shearman said.
Through snow drifts, sometimes rivaling those of the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field, participants play whistle to whistle. While they try to bring home a Thanksgiving victory, they know they've already scored big with those who didn't even suit up to play.
"It doesn't matter who wins or loses, we come we have fun, we come together on thanksgiving, we have our families, and it's great," Dovey said.
The Bears came out on top, 23-13.
Check out another video: Stahler reception for the Bears
and the cheeleaders hoist the turkey.
A pass intended for Bulls receiver Tim Kamnikar (left) is batted down by Bears defenders Tony DiPaola (center) and Chris Roberts during the 41st annual Turkey Bowl at Point Stadium. Photo By: John Rucosky/The Tribune-Democrat |
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