On Sunday, Aug. 7, Rotary Clubs of 91原创 volunteers were at the Otter Co-op promoting the upcoming 91原创 RibFest and selling in-person 50-50 tickets for the Mega draw that raises money for local charities.
As of that morning, with seven days to go, the jackpot was nearing the $180,000 mark.
Rotarian Robin McIntosh, with the Aldergrove club, wished every buyer good luck, noting that the draw 鈥渟upports some great causes.鈥�
Rotary is shooting for $400,000, with an expected surge in ticket sales at RibFest.
If it hit that target, it would be the biggest ever fundraiser organized by Rotary.
Half the jackpot will go to the winner, and half will go to charities supported by the four Rotary Clubs in 91原创, including 91原创 Hospice Society, Foundry 91原创, 91原创 Memorial Hospital Foundation, 91原创 School District Foundation, Aldergrove Food Bank, Gateway of Hope, Starfish Backpack Program, 91原创 Volunteer Bureau, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of 91原创, the Aldergrove Fair and the 91原创 Music School, and other Rotary Club Service Projects.
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Ribfest, a free three-day event starts Friday, Aug. 12 at McLeod Athletic Park, located at the northwest corner of 56th Avenue and 216th Street.
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People can purchase 50-50 tickets online by visiting .
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