10/09/2026
We cannot begin to express the overwhelming gratitude we are feeling after last nightâs inaugural JPâs Classic Lanes Charity Bowling Event! đłâ¨
Through an incredible partnership between JPâs Classic Lanes and the NFL Alumni Association - Dallas Chapter, along with the generosity of our local business sponsors and bowlers, we were able to raise nearly $10,000 (pending final pledges) to benefit childrenâs initiatives supported by the local Masonic Lodge in and around Hopkins County:
⢠Help-A-Child
⢠Graduating Senior Scholarships
⢠Scottish Rite for Children
⢠Local CASA Programs
This unforgettable night started with a chance meeting between JP and Byron Williams at a charity event in Arlington last year. Once we realized Byron is an East Texas native with a genuine love for Sulphur Springs, we knew we had to team up and build something impactful right here at home.
The NFL Alumni Association truly showed up and showed out for our kids:
Byron Williams (President): Integral from day one, helping brainstorm, plan, and bring this shared vision to life.
Roosevelt Collins (Secretary): Competitive, encouraging, and completely at home on the lanes with our local bowlers. Roosevelt was so laid-back and approachable, never hesitating to say "yes" to anyone asking for a photo op or autograph.
Xavier Warren: Super personable and easygoing. He might not claim to be a pro bowler, but he happily traded cleats for bowling shoes for the cause (and we didn't hold his Pittsburgh Steelers ties against him đ). His passion for youth developmentâespecially through his coaching workâshone through with every kid who stopped by for a picture.
Kelvin Edwards (Treasurer): What can we say about Kelvin? The former Cowboys wide receiver brought electric energy all night long! He had the house laughingâeven joking during photo ops that he was CeeDee Lambâs dadâwhile hyping up his team like he was right back on the sidelines. Off the lanes, he takes his leadership role seriously, and his dedication showed.
A massive, heartfelt shoutout goes to our mentors and volunteers from the North Texas USBCâTerry Taylor, Tina Taylor, Sherry, and Woody. Putting on a charity tournament of this scale was a first for JP since taking over the center in 2023. Their mentorship, guidance, and seasoned expertise were invaluable in making the entire night run seamlessly. We appreciate their dedication more than words can say.
To our local league bowlers: thank you for graciously allowing us to shake up your regular schedule to support Hopkins County youth. Your flexibility and sportsmanship mean the world to us.
And finally, to every sponsor, volunteer, spectator, and community member who bought a ticket, made a pledge, or shared our posts onlineâTHANK YOU.
Nearly $10,000 back into the hands of our communityâs children. We could not be prouder of Sulphur Springs. â¤ď¸đł
Thank you to our proud community partners and sponsors:
Platinum Ford of Terrell, Texas, Bent Creek Custom Cabinets of Alba, Texas, Bodacious BBQ of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Classic Products Corporation, Corner Grub House, CNC Floor Coverings of Sulphur Bluff, Texas, Dixon & Dixon Insurance of Sulphur Springs, Guaranty Bank & Trust, Interstate Body Shop of Sulphur Springs, Johnâs Tires of Mineola Texas, Kiserâs Glass Technology, Lanhamâs Plumbing of Canton, Texas, Northeast Texas Janitorial Supply Company, Parmer Truck & Trailer, Phoenix Marine Decking of Winnsboro, Texas, Villa Del Mar Restaurant & Bar, Ballard VS The Big C, Burgers & Fries MPD, Grocery Supply Company, Storm Bowling Products, and North Texas USBC.
