Annual TV Takeover provides family fun

The team from Transitions Equine Assisted Learning had a great day supporting a great cause. (Ron Yuzark Photo)

Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County (BBBSOC) successfully hosted its much-anticipated TV Takeover at Play For Kids’ Sake 2025, bringing the community together for a fun-filled fundraising event.

Families, friends, colleagues, and neighbors formed teams, dressed as their favorite TV or cartoon characters, talk show hosts, or game show personalities, all in support of a great cause. The event featured bowling and indoor golf simulation, returning again to Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, and Woodstock. Bowling took place in Ingersoll and Woodstock on Feb. 6, 7, and 8. C and D Lanes in Woodstock accommodated both 5-pin and 10-pin lanes, with teams securing spots on a first-come, first-served basis. Indoor golf simulators were available in Tillsonburg and Woodstock on Feb. 11, 13, and 15, with Woodstock participants playing at FORE Oxford.

BBBSOC also ran a successful point-of-sale campaign, allowing businesses to participate in fundraising efforts through Round Up for Mentoring and Display Your Donations. Local businesses encouraged customers to round up their purchases or purchase BBBSOC-provided decals to help raise awareness and support free mentoring programs in Oxford County. Participants in Play For Kids’ Sake 2025 not only contributed to an important cause but also had the opportunity to win exciting prizes and earn fundraising incentives. The community came together in a remarkable show of support, helping BBBSOC continue its mission of igniting the power and potential of young people in Oxford County.