LOCAL VET WINS BIG, COMMUNITY WINS BIGGER
One local Coast Guard Veteran started his New Year off with some extra cash this year – the American Legion, Department of Florida has, too, with its new 50/50 charity raffle!
Recently, a grand prize of over thirty-two thousand dollars was awarded to Miguel Roldan, Jr. of American Legion Post 35 here in Mount Dora. Another thirty-two thousand will go to Florida Veterans and their families through The American Legion, Department of Florida.
Mount Dora Post 35 hosted an event to present Miguel Roldan, Jr. with his winnings. The American Legion, Department of Florida Officers including the State Commander, and several Post Officers made a special visit to the Post to witness the largest 50/50 raffle payout to date.
When asked what Roldan would do with the funds he received, he said he would first pay off some bills, but most importantly, he was going to help a close family member who was less fortunate. And of course, he and his wife were going to take a much-needed vacation.
The mission of the online 50/50 raffles is to support the various programs and services of the American Legion throughout the State of Florida and right here in our local community.
The American Legion, Department of Florida is a part of the largest Veterans Service Organization in the world and is a volunteer organization, run and operated primarily by Veterans. While their main focus is advocating and supporting our Veterans and active-duty service members, their reach goes well beyond to our youth and local communities.
The Department of Florida has more than 28 programs to aid, rehabilitate, and educate veterans, service members, youth, and local communities. Their programs promote American traditions within our local schools, stop veteran suicides, advocate for veterans’ rights and benefits, and support veterans through their difficult times, such as homelessness, isolation, or financial hardship.
As The American Legion, Department of Florida relies on the generosity of its members and patriots, their raffle programs are just one way they raise funds to offset the necessary costs needed to provide these programs. Therefore, their 50/50 raffles will be ongoing and anyone in Florida who is eighteen years or older is eligible to enter.
The current draw’s prize pool is already over $20,000 and one lucky winner will take half the cash on March 1st! You can support Mount Dora Post 35 when you enter, as they receive a portion of all entries with their Post selected. To enter and get all the details go to www.florida5050.org/35.
