Victoria, BC -- The highly anticipated 50/50 raffle at the Victoria HarbourCats games at Wilson Group Stadium was an astonishing success in 2024. Over $130,000 in tickets were sold, and over $50,000 was raised for community sports, initiatives, and projects. This success propelled us into 2025 with a goal of raising over $150,000 in 50/50 ticket sales, and raising $100,000 overall for the community in 2025.
"The proceeds of this year's 50/50 program is going to make an astronomical difference in our community. We've been able to produce incredible numbers last year, thanks to our partnership with the Victoria HarbourCats and their dedicated fanbase, which will make a difference for a lot of kids and families by eliminating financial burdens of sports - something that not all families can afford. In addition, the community will also received donations towards food banks, children's hospitals, hospice care, sports associations, and other charitable organizations. I'm very proud of our dedicated Board of Directors and what we're doing right now; this is what charity is all about." -- Tyler Boldt Vice President, Victoria HarbourCats Foundation
Today, a randomized draw for 3 of our 4 spots was conducted and recorded by the Foundation, provided below, and awarded the nights to the winners listed below. This draw ensured all applicants that have applied before February 6th, 2025 have an equal chance of winning.
Now, I mentioned we raffled away 3 of our 4 Fireworks Night 50/50s. As a Foundation with a goal of supporting youth sports, the Victoria HarbourCats have decided to donate the June 7th's Fireworks Night 50/50 to Layritz Baseball Association and have already committed over $5000 to their funding efforts to host the 2025 Canadian Little League Championship at the end of July. More details are listed in the announcement below.
The 2025 Fireworks Night 50/50 Groups are as follows:
June 7th vs Port Angeles Lefties -- Layritz Baseball Association The Layritz Baseball Association is host to the 2025 Canadian Little League Championship, an annual tournament celebrating Canada's top Little League teams. Teams play for a chance to earn a spot in the Little League World Series. This is the first time that the tournament has been hosted here in Victoria for over 30 years, and Layritz requires over $200,000 in funding, which the Victoria HarbourCats Foundation has been proudly supporting and contributing towards.
For more information about Layritz Baseball Association, visit their website here. The Canadian Little League Championship tournament will be held at Layritz Little League from July 29-August 7, 2025.
June 30th vs Redmund Dudes -- Victoria Hospice Victoria Hospice provides end-of-life care focused on palliative treatment. Our interdisciplinary team provides comfort for patients and support for their family.
July 12th vs Kelowna Falcons -- Langford Fastball U15B Funds raised are going towards tournament fees, equipment, uniforms and travel.
Aug 4th (BC Day) vs Edmonton Riverhawks -- Island Savings Island Savings is supporting the Full Cupboard, a local food bank here in Victoria. The Full Cupboard supports our members and other agencies through the provision of resources that assist their efforts to tackle hunger in communities they represent. This is achieved through the distribution of food and financial donations, providing access to training and capacity building programs, networking opportunities, and as a representative voice to speak to the needs of food banks as well as the hundreds of thousands of British Columbians who face ongoing food insecurity.
Should a group decline or scheduling conflicts are present, our back up groups are as follows:
Congratulations to all of our draw winners. The Victoria HarbourCats Foundation will be in
contact with you shortly to make arrangements for your Foundation 50/50.
About the Victoria HarbourCats Foundation: The Victoria HarbourCats Foundation is a charitable organization committed to fostering youth development, promoting community engagement, and supporting sports initiatives in Victoria and the surrounding areas. Through partnerships and collaborative efforts, the Foundation strives to create lasting positive impacts on the lives of local youth.
For media inquiries, please contact: info@VictoriaHarbourCatsFoundation.org.
See more on our website, www.VictoriaHarbourCatsFoundation.org.
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