LOCAL VET WINS BIG, COMMUNITY WINS BIGGER
American Legion Officers and members listed left to right: State Commander, Michael Raymond; District Commander, Bud Boyer; Raffle Winner/Post Member, Ted Clark; and State Second Vice Commander, Jessica Moore
Santa isn’t the only one bringing holiday cheer this year – the American Legion, Department of Florida is, too, with its 50/50 charity raffle!
Recently, a grand prize of over twenty-four thousand dollars was awarded to Ted Clark of American Legion Post 90 here in Cape Coral. Another twenty-four thousand will go to Florida Veterans and their families through The American Legion, Department of Florida.
Cape Coral Legion Post 90 hosted an event to present Ted Clark with his winnings. The American Legion, Department of Florida Officers including the State Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, and District Commander made a special visit to the Post to witness the largest 50/50 raffle payout to date.
When asked what Clark would do with the funds he received, he said he intended to donate some of the winnings to charity. And of course, buy a few extra Christmas presents for family members.
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 $41,000 and one lucky winner will take half the cash on December 31st! You can support Cape Coral Post 90 when you enter tickets, as they receive a portion of all entries with their Post selected. To enter and get all the details go to www.florida5050.org/90.
