Sparta Lanes to organizes fundraiser for boy with cancer

SPARTA — Sparta Lanes will hold a fundraiser for Nicholas DaSilva on Saturday Aug. 9 starting at 9 a.m. until closing on on Sunday, Aug. 10, from noon until closing.

Every regular game bowled, will raise a $1 for the DaSilva family. In addition to the bowling games, there are lane sponsors who have donated $50 per lane, which will go toward the DaSilvas as well.

Tickets will be sold at the Sparta Lanes front desk during the fundraiser in order to win prize donations and baskets displayed all weekend long. Winners do not have to be present.

DaSilva, 6, of Hardyston was diagnosed with Burkett's Lymphoma, a form of cancer, at 5 years old on Nov. 17, 2013. He has been a “trooper” throughout his more than eight rounds of chemo, his 5-hour surgery to remove his remaining tumor and countless other procedures. Nicholas battled through his tough fight and was declared in remission on May 5, 2014. However, each day ahead brings an unpredictable future. The DaSilva family has spent thousands of dollars in medical expenses.

Dana Mastrolacasa, who met Patricia DaSilva at the Valarie Tereatment Center in Morristown, wanted to help her get financial help. She advised Patricia to reach out to Melissa and Peter Prestipino, owners of Sparta Lanes, who had recently organized a successful bowing fundraiser for Debra Mastrolacasa, who was undergoing cancer tretment for Neuroblastoma. Once notified of this similar story of a local child battling cancer, the Prestipino Family sprung into action.

Current lane sponsors include: Anytime Fitness, Headz Up Salon, JC Shear Techniques, Great Beginnings Preschool and Learning Center, Spine Orthopedic Center of NJ — Dr. Basch, Shuflat Home & Property Improvements, Pro Cutters, ICMS Enterprises, Therapeutics Unlimited, Aurora Electrical Supply, Derek Noonan, DMD, Lori’s Grooming LLC, Great Beginnings Day Care & Learning Center, Fit by D personal training, Anytime Fitness & JC Shear Techniques.

Some of the prize donations that will be raffled off all weekend include: CKO- 1 month Free Fitness Classes, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Thirty-One gifts Utility Tote, D&D’s Awesome Treats, Arbonne products, Beachbody/Shakeology, Sharper Image photo session & Portrait, Centre for Dance Artistry gift certificates, Upstream Grille gift certificate, The Studio at NJ Swim of Sparta — One month of Fitness classes, Aurora Electrical Supply gift card, The Fit Experience in Sparta — 3 Free months of Fitness classes, 60-minute massage (Two) by the Revel Salon & Spa, 60 Minute “Fit by D” Personal Training session, Headz up Salon gift card and beauty basket, Mary Kay basket, Avon baskets, Simplified Creations gift card, Children’s Toys, Wii U game, Chatterbox Gift Card, & Weiss Gift Card.