Hogs launch holiday 50-50 draw

By Mark Ribble

This year has been a challenging one for everyone, including the Hogs for Hospice Committee.

With the cancellation of the annual bike rally and concert weekend, the committee shifted their focus to helping others and also carried on with their planned 50-50 raffle this past summer. That draw produced a winning amount of $120,000, won by Gary Lauzon of Kingsville.

Hot off that success, the Hogs group has announced another 50-50 Holiday Draw, which is now underway.

“There is no doubt that 2020 has presented its share of challenges and with Christmas just around the corner and family gatherings not looking as traditional as they have in past years, Hogs for Hospice decided to try and give our supporters and families something to truly look forward to,” said Joe Oswald. “It will also support our local Hospice that has supported so many families in our area.”

Gary Lauzon, winner of the Hogs for Hospice 50-50 draw back in August. The group is running another draw this holiday season.

In addition to the draw, the Hogs Committee has had a busy year, starting with a drive-thru Blessing of the Bikes. They also participated in the Hospice Life Walk, Drive-In Movie Night, The Bridge Sleep Out and both Leamington and Kingsville Christmas Parades.

“2020 was the year of trying to keep our brand alive and well in a year when we could not put on our event,” said Oswald. “With the partnership of our Hogs for Hospice Headquarters Team (the 1st Ladies of H4H), we have held a number of events over the past months in addition to our 50/50 draws."

The Holiday 50-50 Draw, sponsored by Plant Products will be drawn at 11 am on December 31 and ticket sales will be sold until 11:59 pm on December 30.

You can purchase five tickets for $10, 20 tickets for $20 or 100 tickets for $50. As of Monday, the amount is well over $34,000 and is expected to climb from there.

Visit hogsforhospice.com to get your tickets.

As for Oswald and his band of merry men and women, they are happy to be able to help during this most difficult year.

We are dedicated to our Erie Shores Hospice and we are dedicated to our community,” he said. “We can’t thank our community supporters enough for their continued belief and support in our vision. We are truly humbled and blessed.”