Edmonton Oilers fans who purchase raffle tickets this week can know the proceeds are going to a worthy and festive cause.
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation will donate part of the proceeds of their famed 50/50 raffle to 630 CHED Santas Anonymous from Dec. 9 to 15.
Thursday, during the annual radiothon Santas Days, Edmontonians showed up for kids around Edmonton and donated close to $295,000 in toys and cash to 630 CHED Santas Anonymous.
With toy bundle signups up 43 per cent, donations are a much needed cash injection to ensure each child wakes up with presents under the tree on Christmas, said executive director Angel Benedict.
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“We’re beyond thrilled and grateful to be a beneficiary of the Oilers 50/50 raffle,” she said.
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In addition to cash prizes, there are other early bird prizes up for grabs, including Shania Twain tickets, grocery gift cards, and Oilers tickets and merchandise.
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