JACKSON TWP — Seneca Valley School Board voiced support Monday night for a fundraiser that freshman Corbin Edge is holding in April.

Corbin, who was named one of Pennsylvania's top two youth volunteers in 2019 and was a 2019 recipient of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, has Type 1 diabetes.

He is holding a bowl-a-thon March 29 to raise money for the American Diabetes Association.

Corbin wanted to share information about his 2020 fundraising efforts with the board, according to Linda Andreassi, district communications director.

“He actually reached out to us,” Andreassi said, “and asked if he could come and share with all of you.”

Corbin told the board about representing Seneca Valley as a Prudential Spirit of Community Award winner in Washington, D.C. His journey as a student volunteer included a 2019 campaign for the American Diabetes Association.

“I met my goal, raising another $10,000 in 2019,” Corbin said.

Corbin said hearing about the projects Prudential winners in other states were doing inspired him for 2020.

“I decided to go bigger and better this year,” Corbin said. “In 2020, my goal is $15,000 for the ADA.”

Corbin's March 29 bowl-a-thon is called “Pins and Needles.” Corbin said the event is being supported through money and donations for a basket raffle.

“I have been receiving tremendous support for this event,” Corbin said, “from small businesses and individuals throughout (the) Seneca Valley community.”

He asked the board to formally support his fundraising effort, which will be used to help the American Diabetes Association find a cure for Type 1 diabetes and generate awareness.

“So others don't have to go through what I did: the daily struggles and hospital admissions,” Corbin said. “This will continue my entire life.”

Eric DiTullio, board vice president, said he and his family are planning to donate a basket for Pins and Needles.

“I will make the offer to the rest of the board that if you want to make a 'board basket,' I would be open to that as well,” DiTullio said.

Jim Nickel, board president, said he'd be interested in bowling.

“As long as there's a lane open ... I'd like to sign up to be one of the bowlers,” Nickel said. “I would just like to personally invite Mr. DiTullio to join me on a bowling team.”

Nickel asked Corbin what he wants to do after high school.

“I am either going to be a nurse at Pitt,” Corbin said. “Or, I'm going to be a diabetic educator.”

“What you're doing here … is certainly remarkable,” said Fred Peterson Jr., board member. “But I think what's even more remarkable is your courage.”

Pins and Needles will be held from noon to 3 p.m. March 29 at Family Bowlaway Fun Center, 540 Fairground Hill Road, Butler. The event includes 28 lanes, with room for four to six people per lane.

“As of right now, we have about 20 lanes filled up,” Corbin said.

A flyer for the event says people can reserve spots by calling 724-538-5834 before the bowl-a-thon or as a walk-in. People can register with other people or as individuals.

Board members expressed interest in Corbin's continued volunteer efforts.

“You're doing a great job,” DiTullio said. “As always.”

WHAT: Pins and Needles, a fundraiser to benefit the American Diabetes AssociationWHEN: noon to 3 p.m. March 29WHERE: Family Bowlaway Fun Center, 540 Fairground Hill Road, ButlerRESERVATIONS: Call 724-538-5834 before the bowl-a-thon or just walk in. People can register with other people or as individuals. Bowlers age 12 and older can register for $20. Registration is $12 for children younger than 12.