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By Jill Sperling

Bucket List Raffle

Kamloops Hospice Association raffles off local experiences in brand new fundraiser

Nov 24, 2020 | 3:00 PM

KAMLOOPS — In the midst of a pandemic, fundraising has become a challenge for many organizations in Kamloops.

The Kamloops Hospice Association has had to adapt to the restrictions imposed by the Provincial Health Officer and come up with unique ideas to raise money for the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home.

Currently, the association is hosting a raffle that will provide the winners with unique local experiences.

Kamloops Hospice Association Executive Director Wendy Marlow says the Bucket List Raffle gives people options for what they could win.

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“It’s five buckets and they’re local experiences,” Marlow said. “Of all these five buckets they’re worth between $4,000-$6,000. When you buy tickets for this raffle, the best part about it is you can direct them to any bucket you want.”

The experiences include a six-course dinner party with Chef Ryan Clark with live music, once it’s deemed safe by health officials. There is an art package that includes a floral design session and art lessons with local artist Trish Sellmer.

“You’ll be painting a picture on your own, it’s not just one sitting and a lesson,” Marlow said. “Then you can have a group, once COVID allows, you can have a painting party and you each do a picture. Kamloops Florist is involved. All of that combines to a prize that you can put your tickets in.”

Another bucket includes rounds of golf at multiple area courses and a ski package at Sun Peaks. There is also a prize package for a VIP tour and experience with the Rust Bros in Tappen. Another prize package allows home owners to spruce up their back yards.

“For people who maybe feel like, ‘I’ve been home a lot and I just want something new and exciting at home.’ I think they’re great stocking stuffers, so really encouraging people,” Marlow said. “But, the draw isn’t until February 25, so lots of time to participate and lots of time to live your best life and to know that you’re helping our patients have their very own hospice experience here.”

Raffle tickets will be on sale through Feb. 21. Should tickets sell out, the Kamloops Hospice Association will have raised $100,000 for the care of its patients.

“The need is large. I will say that Kamloops is an incredible community that continues to support the charities. Our need is large because we can’t do the events that we do to help support ourselves.”

The Hospice Association hopes the fundraiser will become a regular event in Kamloops.