THUNDER BAY – If you like to gamble, the United Way of Thunder Bay and Port Arthur Rotary have a fun, and possibly rewarding way to help them hit their 2021 fundraising targets.
The two charitable organizations of Friday launched their version of Catch the Ace, featuring weekly prizes and a progressive jackpot that one lucky winner will take home if they find the hidden ace of spades.
There’s a guaranteed prize every week.
Tickets are $10 for 10 tickets, $20 for 60 numbers, $40 for 200 numbers and $80 for 500 numbers and include the opportunity to pick an electronic envelope where a virtual playing card is hidden. When the weekly winner is chosen, lottery organizers will also check their envelope to see if the ace of spades is inside.
If it’s found, the weekly winner also wins the progressive jackpot. If not, the envelope is removed from the deck and the jackpot grows. Fifty per cent of the money raised will be turned over to the two organizations, with a maximum of 52 draws occurring before the ace of spades is found.
There is a guaranteed progressive jackpot prize of $5,000.
“United Way of Thunder Bay continues to rethink our approach to fundraising. The Catch the Ace Raffle is a creative and engaging way to help meet the urgent needs of the community as the demand for social services skyrockets in our city. Playing Catch the Ace is a fun and a safe way to help support individuals and organizations that are struggling to make ends meet, with a chance to win a lot of money too. Enjoy the thrill of chasing the ace,” said Albert Brulé, CEO of the United Way of Thunder Bay, in a release issued on Friday.
“The past few months have tested all of us in ways we could not have ever imagined. We have friends and neighbours who were already vulnerable, struggling to make ends meet or put food on the table. It’s been exceptionally difficult and sometimes heartbreaking. The need for vital supports only continues to increase.”
It’ s a great collaboration, said Krysta Logozzo-Daniele, president of the Port Arthur Rotary.
“Port Arthur Rotary is proud to partner with United Way of Thunder Bay to bring the Catch the Ace raffle to Thunder Bay and beyond! Building on both organizations’ commitment to addressing a wide range of community needs, this initiative is a strong example of community collaboration.”
To play, ticket buyers, who must be in Ontario, visit https://tbayace.ca.
The first draw is April 1 at 8:30 p.m.
