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CCWF staff bowl for Big Brothers, Big Sisters

The CCWF Delta Crew "Stay in Your Lane" bowling team with their matching t-shirts.

Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) staff from Facility D took home the trophy from the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser held March 8 in Fresno.

CCWF staff pose at the bowling fundraising for Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization.

The champion team, Facility D Stay in Your Lane, brought the trophy back to CCWF, beating other CDCR institutions at the Big Brothers, Big Sisters fundraiser.

Overall, 40 teams competed while raising money for the charitable organization.

The CCWF bowling team is led by Facility D Correctional Counselor (CC) II Juan Fuerte.

“Our team had a great time, bowling for a great cause,” Fuerte said.

Team members include:

  • Officer Anna Nitschke
  • CC Brandy Caballero
  • CCI Michelle Quandt
  • and Office Technician Raul Conde.

>>Related: See how local news covered the event on the ABC 30 website.

>>Learn more about Big Brothers, Big Sisters on their website.

Submitted by Lt. Monique Williams


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