The Edmonton Oilers are hosting a three-day 50/50 lottery in support of Ukraine.
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has partnered with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s (CUF) Humanitarian Appeal to support the millions of Ukrainians affected by the war.
The 50/50 lottery starts Monday and runs until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
The net proceeds of the multi-day raffle will support the work of the UCC-CUF Humanitarian Appeal in delivering aid including food, medicine and other assistance to those in Ukraine.
“The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation stands in solidarity alongside the people of Ukraine.” said Corey Smith, board chair of the EOCF. “Alberta is home to more than 345,000 people of Ukrainian heritage, and their culture and traditions are a significant part of the fabric of our community here in Oil Country.”
“I wish to thank the EOCF for their support during this extremely difficult time.” said Victor Hetmanczuk, lead of the humanitarian relief committee. “The UCC-CUF Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal has been working over the past several months to identify partners on the ground in Ukraine and surrounding countries who will be able to deliver aid to the affected population.”
Albertans who buy their tickets early will also be entered into the following early bird draws:
Monday, March 7:
- Loge Table to an Oilers 2021-22 home regular season Game: Tickets purchased before 12 p.m. MT ($1,800 value)
- Loge Table to an Oilers 2021-22 home regular season Game: Tickets purchased before 2 p.m. MT ($1,800 value)
- Loge Table to an Oilers 2021-22 home regular season Game: Tickets purchased before 4 p.m. MT ($1,800 value)
- Ford Escape: Ticket purchased before 8:30 p.m. MT ($35,149 value)
Wednesday, March 9:
- Four Lower Bowl Tickets to an Oilers 2021-2022 regular season game: Tickets purchased before 11 a.m. MT ($1,600 value)
- Four Lower Bowl Tickets to an Oilers 2021-2022 regular season game: Tickets purchased before 12 p.m. MT ($1,600 value)
- Four Lower Bowl Tickets to an Oilers 2021-2022 regular season game: Tickets purchased before 1 p.m. MT ($1,600 value)
- $5,000 cash prize: Tickets purchased before 4 p.m. MT
- $15,000 cash prize: Tickets purchased before 7:30 p.m. MT
People who buy $100 worth of 50/50 tickets will also receive a $25 Canadian Brewhouse gift card, with a maximum of one card per game.
Over the weekend, the Oilers welcomed the Axios Men’s Ensemble to sing both the Ukrainian and Canadian national anthems before Saturday night’s game.
On Wednesday night, the Viter Choir and Folk Ensemble will be at Rogers Place to sing the national anthems before the Oilers game against the Washington Capitals.
Tickets for the multi-day 50/50 can be purchased online.
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