For the second consecutive year, The Bellevue Hospital Foundation (TBHF) is hoping that “You Have Your Heart Set on a ‘Vette!”
In cooperation with Steinle Chevrolet-Buick in Clyde, TBHF is raffling off a 2012 1LT Corvette Convertible, or $50,000 in cash. The drawing will be held on Monday, Feb. 14, 2012, at the Steinle location on E. McPherson Hwy. in Clyde.
“I am excited about this year’s raffle because of the new format which includes a ‘Loyalty Club’ drawing, ‘Early Bird’ drawings, and a new website dedicated to the raffle,” said Kate Herring, Foundation Director.
The Loyalty Club drawing is for previous ticket holders who purchase a ticket for this year’s drawing by Sept. 30. A prize of $500 will be given away on Oct. 3.
The three Early Bird drawings are for anyone who purchases a ticket by the Early Bird drawing dates: $750 for the Nov. 14 drawing, $500 for the Dec. 14 drawing, and $250 for the Jan. 14 drawing.
The new website, www.vetteraffle.com , is for purchasing tickets on-line with a credit card.
“We also thought this project would help engage the community toward focusing attention on the Foundation and Hospital and the good things we do for the residents of Bellevue and Clyde and those in our service area,” added Herring, who noted that proceeds from this year’s raffle will benefit programs and projects involving the health of women and children.
Only 1,500 tickets will be sold for this year’s drawing, at $100 each. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a ticket, tickets are non-refundable, and winners are responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, licenses and fees. A complete set of rules is available upon request from TBHF or can be found on the website.
The first ticket drawn in the raffle will be for the 2012 1LT Corvette Convertible or $50,000 in cash. Four other cash drawings include $2,000 for second place, $1,500 for third place, $1,000 for fourth place, and $500 for fifth place.
Tickets for the general public go on sale Oct. 1 at TBH’s 4th annual Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show.Tickets are also available at The Bellevue Hospital Gift Shop, Bellevue Beverage Center, Steinle Chevrolet-Buick in Clyde and Fremont, or Hogue’s IGA in Bellevue. Checks should be made payable to The Bellevue Hospital Foundation.
“We are most appreciative of the support we received last year during our inaugural raffle,” added Herring. “The support from our community, our businesses, our employees and our physicians was wonderful.”
Last year, 1,300 tickets were sold with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Mammography Fund and children’s health programs. The grand prize winner was Zsolt Vicsacsan of Phoenix, AZ. He chose the cash option.
For additional information on the raffle, for a complete set of rules, or for ticket information, contact Kate Herring, TBH Foundation director, at 419.483.4040, Ext.