PLANO, Texas - A North Texas bowler is aiming for a Guinness World Record for consecutive bowling.
Stephen Shanabrook rolled his first ball at 8 a.m. on Monday at the 24-hour Plano Super Bowl on K Avenue.
The 24-year-old will attempt to keep bowling until July 17. If successful, Shanabrook will smash Canadian Andy Milne's Oct. 2005 record of 5 days and 2 hours, according to venue representative Michael Gould.
Shanabrook will also be bowling for several charities, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the ASPCA and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
"You can come out here and donate, as well as bowl next to me and, so, I kind of figured that, if I can bowl and raise money for these, and also set a world record, then it was a win," he said.
Interested bowlers can pay $25 for 4 hours of bowling alongside the determined kingpin, Gould said. The majority of the money will be split between the charities, with a portion covering Plano Super Bowl expenses, he said.
Shanabrook said he came up with the idea last November while looking up bowling records.
Event sponsor Brunswick Bowling is providing shirts and the two bowling balls Shanabrook will use during his attempt.
What about Bathroom Breaks and Food?
While bowling, Shanabrook will accumulate credit for breaks that he can use to eat, use the bathroom and even sleep, according to Gould.
Gould said the bowler will earn 5 minutes for every hour of bowling, adding up to roughly about 2 hours daily.
Stephen Shanabrook rolled his first ball at 8 a.m. on Monday at the 24-hour Plano Super Bowl on K Avenue.
The 24-year-old will attempt to keep bowling until July 17. If successful, Shanabrook will smash Canadian Andy Milne's Oct. 2005 record of 5 days and 2 hours, according to venue representative Michael Gould.
Shanabrook will also be bowling for several charities, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the ASPCA and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
"You can come out here and donate, as well as bowl next to me and, so, I kind of figured that, if I can bowl and raise money for these, and also set a world record, then it was a win," he said.
Interested bowlers can pay $25 for 4 hours of bowling alongside the determined kingpin, Gould said. The majority of the money will be split between the charities, with a portion covering Plano Super Bowl expenses, he said.
Shanabrook said he came up with the idea last November while looking up bowling records.
Event sponsor Brunswick Bowling is providing shirts and the two bowling balls Shanabrook will use during his attempt.
What about Bathroom Breaks and Food?
While bowling, Shanabrook will accumulate credit for breaks that he can use to eat, use the bathroom and even sleep, according to Gould.
Gould said the bowler will earn 5 minutes for every hour of bowling, adding up to roughly about 2 hours daily.
