Special Olympics Weyburn has kicked off a raffle fundraiser today to support local athletes.
Two raffle draws will made on separate dates, with tickets for each draw selling for $5 each. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Ali at 306-861-3412
The first draw will be made on October 15th at Kal-Tire, for a $1,650 gift card for Kal-Tire products, donated by Kal-Tire. Tickets can also be purchased directly at Kal-Tire.
"Just in time to get your winter tires on," said Jo-Ann Paxman, Community Manager for Special Olympics Weyburn, adding some of the SOW board members will be attending an open house event at Kal-Tire on September 17th.
The other raffle draw will be made on November 5th at the Special Olympics Weyburn CEC meeting, for three gift baskets valued at $650, $500, and $300.
"We'll contact the winners and also post on our new Facebook page, Special Olympics Saskatchewan - Weyburn. So please follow our new page," invited Paxman.
She said they want to send out a huge thank-you to all of the businesses that donated cash, gift cards, and more to help with their fundraising efforts.
"We couldn't have done it without your support. Thank you very much."
Paxman said the funds raised will go toward supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Weyburn, "providing them with opportunities to compete, develop skills, and a lot of them just build lasting friendships."