50/50 raffle now active!

GREAT NEWS, Carrie... Our 50/50 online raffle site has officially launched, and the prize pool is already growing!!

Our first two raffles brought in over $23,500, with two winners taking half! The more people we encourage to participate the larger the prize pool becomes. Working together, we can raise lots of money for the Posts and Department!

>> TWO WAYS TO WIN! <<

Main Draw:

Friday, July 28th at 8:00 PM

Winner Receives: 50% of proceeds

$1,000 Early Bird Draw:

THIS Friday, July 21st at 8:00 PM

Winner Receives: $1,000 (guaranteed)

That’s right... we will have TWO winners! In our Early Bird Drawing, one lucky winner is guaranteed to receive $1,000. Don't worry, all Early Bird entries are still eligible for the main draw!

We will repeat this draw every 2 weeks with an Early Bird Winner selected at the halfway point. Therefore, one lucky winner is chosen every Friday at 8:00 PM!

Here's what YOU can do:

Encourage folks to select your Post number from the "Support Your Local Post" dropdown menu when submitting their tickets. Posts are listed in alphabetical order by City/Location.
Share the raffle link on your website, social media pages, and your newsletters. Here is the link: https://www.florida5050.org
Display a Real-Time Prize Pool on a TV or monitor using the following link: https://ticker.rafflebox.ca/s/fllegion

When the Post is selected from the "Support Your Local Post" Menu, the Post receives...

10% of revenue generated for your Post's entries on a quarterly basis. The more you promote, the greater your reward.
$500 BONUS to the winner’s selected Post.

Remember to sign up to receive the items below:

Unique weblink and QR code that automatically supports your Post. Having this link will ensure your participants are choosing you when they submit their tickets! (this will role out in Phase 2 of our custom site)
FREE promotional materials (such as coasters, business cards, placemats, flyers, etc.) will be provided to those who sign up. *While supplies last.
Invitation to an exclusive webinar with our Fundraising Director, Jennifer Cooper, on how to boost your efforts and drive up your Post’s proceeds.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Cooper at jcooper@floridalegion.org.

The Florida Legion 50/50 Raffle is a fundraising effort where proceeds benefit The American Legion, Department of Florida, Inc, a 501c19 nonprofit organization located at 1912A Lee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810. Cash prizes will be paid to our lucky winner(s) from the net proceeds generated from each raffle. Any additional or special drawing, such as an early bird drawing, will be announced at the start of any bi-weekly drawing. Participating Florida American Legion Posts will receive a part of the proceeds, too! All-Winners, early bird, and grand prize winners will be selected at The American Legion, Department of Florida's Headquarters (1912A Lee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810) bi-weekly by an electronic randomizer. Although no purchase is necessary to win, donations received from this raffle will benefit the many programs we offer for Florida Veterans and their families. To request your FREE entry, please email donate@floridalegion.org with your name, address, phone, and email. For a full list of rules, visit: https://www.florida5050.org