“Hi, my name is Tristan Pullen, and I want to bowl in every state in the continental US. I have already bowled in 27 states with 21 to go. Would you help me achieve my goal?”

Hi, I'm Kim Pullen, Tristan's mom. Tristan was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old and in the last 24 years has been an encouragement to all who've met him. He started working on his goal of bowling in every state in the continental US more than 7 years ago. Russ, my husband and Tristan's dad, has sacrificed hugely to help Tristan achieve his goal by driving numerous multi-day road trips trying to cover as many states as possible.

Coming up in March 2025, we will be heading across the country in an RV driving from North Carolina to California and back bowling 8 states in 10 days. To help offset the cost for gas, tolls, hotel accommodations, food, and bowling fees, Tristan has been making and selling cookies in our thrift shop in Franklin, NC. But this just can't cover all the costs for the final three legs of his journey: the one we're taking in March, 8 more states in the Northwest and then a final leg to 6 states in New England. That's why we are appealing to you. Would you help Tristan to achieve his goal?

If you want more info you can check out Tristan's journey from Day 1 on Facebook at Tristan Bowls the States. Thank you so much for helping Tristan not just dream, but do.

Update: Our next trip, what we're calling the "Dust Bowl" leg, will start on March 7th. We'll make regular updates here, but you can also keep up with us on Facebook (Tristan Bowls the States).