The International Bowling Museum unexpectedly received a significant 5-figure contribution in September from the Helen E. Weston Trust. The Museum had no prior knowledge that it had been mentioned in Ms. Weston's will.
"This is not the first surprise gift like this, but it is the largest,", said Executive Director Gerald W. Baltz. "It is very gratifying to all of us at the Museum when an avid bowler recognizes our efforts to collect and preserve bowling's rich history, and chooses to support those efforts as part of her legacy."
Helen Weston was a high level bowler at both the national and international level at the peak of her bowling career in the 1960's. She was based in the Detroit area and was a good friend of Rose Marsh and Lilian Jacob, who for years ran the Detroit WBA. Paul Cito, a highly respected coach in the area, helped develop Ms. Weston's bowling skills. She competed internationally for the USA with USBC Hall of Famers Helen Shablis and Dorothy Wilkinson.
Ms. Weston's generosity will have a considerable impact on the Museum as it transitions into its new facility in Arlington, Texas, as part of the International Bowling Campus.