The four 91原创 Rotary Clubs have launched their fourth annual Mega 50/50 draw to raise money for local charities.

Jeff Morfitt, chairperson of the draw, said the clubs hope to reach a total of $400,000 this year, through the raffle.

鈥淥ur goal is to try and [sell out],鈥� he said. 鈥淲e are about 10 per cent ahead of sales compared to last year.鈥�

Half the jackpot will go to the winner and half will go to charities supported by the four Rotary Clubs in 91原创. The beneficiaries have included 91原创 Hospice Society, Foundry 91原创, Starfish Backpack Program, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of 91原创, and others.

鈥淲e not only do it as an obligation, but because that鈥檚 what Rotary does,鈥� Morfitt said.

鈥漈he money from the draw gets split between the clubs in 91原创, and they each get to decide what they get to do with that within the requirements of BC Gaming and all four clubs give that money back into community organizations,鈥� he explained.

Rotarians John Peters and Brian Lott organized live sales of tickets on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13:

- Aug. 12, Krause Berry Farm during the 91原创 Hospice butterfly release from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Aug. 12 and 13, Otter Co-op Retail Store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Aug. 13, Save-On-Foods in Walnut Grove from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

- Aug. 13, Thunderbird Equestrian Centre from 12 to 4 p.m.

Volunteers will also be at RibFest, a three-day event that starts on Friday, Aug. 18 at McLeod Athletic Park at 11 a.m.

Morfitt expects a surge in ticket sales at RibFest, which runs until Sunday, Aug. 20.

鈥淭here鈥檚 so much needed, it just never ends,鈥� he commented on the support local organizations need after the pandemic.

Morfitt added that he enjoys calling the winner for the draw.

鈥淚 think every time in our draw, certainly the last two years, the people who have won really needed the money and it made a difference for them,鈥� Morfitt shared.

Last year, the winner won $142,800 from the Mega draw.

Raffle tickets can also be purchased online at .

A single ticket is $20, three-ticket bundles are $50, and an eight-ticket bundle is $100.

The deadline to purchase a raffle ticket is the last day of RibFest, Sunday, Aug. 20, at midnight. A winner will be drawn on Aug. 30 at noon.

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