Preparations are underway for the Fairfield Glade Lions Club 2024 Reverse Raffle, a state-sanctioned game-of-chance fundraising event.
Ticket sales begin Tuesday, May 21, for the Aug. 6 drawing at The Center.
A maximum of 500 raffle tickets will be sold at $50 each. Top cash prizes of $6,000, $2,000 and $1,000 will be awarded. In addition, a wide assortment of prizes donated by community businesses will be awarded.
Proceeds from the reverse raffle fund critical Lions programs in the community including:
• Hearing and vision screening for children at area schools
• Student of the Month scholarship program
• Eyeglasses and hearing aid assistance
• Assistance with the Child Safety Program
• Supplies for Peavine Care Center and Crab Orchard Care Center
In addition, proceeds from the reverse raffle are donated to several community nonprofit organizations including Kids on the Rise, Fairfield Glade Resident Services, House of Hope, Avalon Center and the United Fund of Cumberland County.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at Fairfield Glade branches of First National Bank of Tennessee and Regions Bank, as well as from any member of the Fairfield Glade Lions Club.
The Fairfield Glade Lions Club appreciates their sponsors, Crossville Chronicle, Cumberland Eye Care, Zurich Homes and Steve and Mia McLelland.
Call Lion Bruce at 503-970-0361 or Lion Bert at 815-990-8434 for more ticket information.