The Wisconsin State Council of the Knights of Columbus is currently selling raffle tickets for its 2015 Charity Raffle. The prize list consists of $115,000 being paid to 35 winners, with a first prize of $50,000. The second prize is $25,000 or a Street Glide Harley. The third prize is $10,000, fourth and fifth prizes are $5,000 each, sixth through 15th prizes are $1,000 each, and 16th through 35th prizes are $500 each. This is the largest raffle in the state of Wisconsin for a $5 price. The drawing will take place at the State Convention on April 24. Tickets, at a cost of $5, and other information, can be obtained in the Parish Hall before and after all Masses.
The proceeds from this raffle are used to alleviate sorrow, ease financial burdens, and restore hope to families and victims of accidents and illness. This past year, the Knights made charitable donations from their local council’s charity fund to needy persons in their communities in an amount in excess of $297,000.In addition, the State Council issued more than $181,000 in grants to needy families throughout Wisconsin.
This will be your last chance to buy a ticket before the drawing takes place on April 24.