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Rotary members volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. 📸 Credit: Rotary Club of Batavia.
What could $50,000 mean to you? For one lucky winner, that question will become a reality on Saturday, Nov. 21, when the Rotary Club of Batavia holds the grand prize drawing for its 38th Annual Charity Raffle.
But for Batavia Rotary, the drawing represents the generosity of a community coming together to make a lasting difference.
Here’s what to know:
Decades of impact: The club's annual raffle has contributed more than $1.3 million to causes benefiting people and groups throughout the Fox Valley and beyond. Raffle proceeds help fund initiatives addressing food insecurity, housing stability, and education. They also support important organizations like the Batavia Food Pantry, Marklund, and Lazarus House.
A chance to win big: This year's raffle offers a grand prize winner the choice of $50,000 in cash or a voucher worth up to $50,000 toward a vehicle from Gerald Hyundai of North Aurora. Three additional winners will each receive $1,000.
Drawing this Saturday: The grand prize drawing will take place Saturday, Nov. 21, at approximately 5PM at Gerald Hyundai of North Aurora. Winners do not need to be present to win.
Still time to enter: Tickets are $100 each, with a maximum of 1,200 tickets available. Online sales close November 19, unless tickets sell out sooner. Get your tickets here.
"Behind every raffle ticket is an opportunity to make someone's life a little better," said Mark Lucas, President of the Rotary Club of Batavia. "Whether we're helping a family facing food insecurity, supporting a student's education, or partnering with organizations serving our neighbors, the generosity of this community makes that work possible."
Tickets and additional information are available at bataviarotarycharities.com.
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