The fifth annual Kiwanis draw for $10,000 recently occurred to conclude another sold-out season.
"This is the only way we raise funds to help the children in the community. Which is what Kiwanis is all about," said club secretary Vera Gallant. "We were able to sell out all 500 tickets again this year."
They buy bikes for kids in need, help with hearing aids in one case, provide a music festival and put on a Christmas light display. If it has anything to do with kids, the Kiwanis Club does its best to help.
Before the draw, Jo Ann Comeau was presented with their most recent Distinguished Service Award for community involvement. As she is not a club member, she was the designated community member to make the draw.
After a few tumbles of the tickets, Jason Liska was drawn as this year's winner. Although he wasn't home for the phone call, the news was delivered to him the next morning.
Liska was unaware a family member had purchased him a ticket, so this money was a complete surprise.
"I was at home when I got the news about the money," stated Liska. "I'm going to make some vehicle repairs and try to hang on to some of it in case of other emergencies."
He also intends to take the family members to dinner to celebrate his winnings.
There are multiple upcoming opportunities to help out if you're interested you can reach out to the Kiwanis Club. All volunteers are welcome.
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