Last night, my family and I joined in on a classic US-style raffle hosted by my children's elementary school.
A raffle is like a lottery where folks buy tickets for a shot at winning cool prizes. Each ticket comes with a unique number, and winners are picked randomly in a drawing. Prizes range from neat little gift baskets to luxurious goodies. Raffles are often used by organizations, charities, or events to raise funds, giving participants a thrilling chance to win.
Last night's prizes mostly consisted of gift baskets filled with goodies donated by parents. There were also gift vouchers sponsored by local businesses. To our amazement this included some surprises like free Botox injections or wrinkle treatments. All the money raised is going to a charity organization, which I think is a fantastic way to blend fun with giving back.
In the end, luck was on our side. No, we didn't walk away with Botox; instead, we snagged a family day pass to the local swimming pool.
💡 Do you do raffles in your country?