Owners confirm that 1 of the victims and members of at least 3 other displaced families were classmates of their 2 children.

"I witnessed the fire that night, and it was something that I hope I never see again," says Jerry Clausen, Hillcrest's owner. "I was surrounded by despair and desperation, and there was nothing I could do to help." Well, that was the night of the fire, but after Clausen and his wife JoAnne found out that the young child that perished in the fire and members of at least 3 displaced families were classmates of their 7 and 12 year old sons. "I had no choice, this is about family, and taking care of one another, there just isn?t enough of that in this world today,? explained Clausen. "We have the ability to do it, and others don?t, it's just that simple."

Particulars

1. 100% of all proceeds from bowling and shoe rental from opening at the special time of 12 Noon till closing at midnite, will go to an already established fund to support these 4 families specifically

2. There will be 4 collection barrels at the center to collect clothing or other needed items for the 4 families. Hillcrest will publish the needs of the 4 families on their website after July 4, 2008

http://www.bowlhillcrest.websiteanimal.com/

3. There will be live music from 6:00PM on featuring a live band, and a featuring a jam with some of Seattle?s more popular musicians.

4.There will be an opportunity for private donations as well.

5.If we get enough cool stuff donated, we will auction off articles throughout the night.

6. Date: July 14, 2008

7.Time: 12:00 Noon till 12 Midnight