Hospice Waikato is trying to bridge an ongoing operational shortfall of $5 million with a fundraising car raffle and is calling on the community’s support.
With the Best Odds Car Raffle, people have the chance to win a new 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R, all while making an impact on the lives of the people and families in Hospice care. There are just 500 tickets available, at $500 each, meaning every ticket holder has a 1 in 500 chance of winning.
The proceeds from tickets will go directly to fund services like the delivery of a hospital bed to a patient’s home or a counselling session for a Rainbow Place (children’s hospice) family.
Hospice Waikato chief executive Craig Tamblyn says Te Whatu Ora, formerly Waikato DHB, funds 65 per cent of Hospice’s annual operating costs which means the organisation is responsible for generating the remaining funds from the community to ensure patient care can be delivered free of charge.
“Whilst our retail arm is a significant contributor to this shortfall, we are constantly looking at new and innovative ways to generate additional funds and we sincerely hope this vehicle raffle is one such initiative.”
