LEONARDTOWN, Md. – “The Big Raffle” is a six-week fundraiser in which anyone age 18 or older can enter to win up to $12,000 in total cash prizes including a grand prize of $10,000. The event is conducted by Friends of Cedar Lane, the fundraising affiliate of Cedar Lane Senior Living Community. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to benefit Cedar Lane’s 196 residents.

Tickets are $100 each and only 400 will be sold. With six cash prize drawings, chances of winning are 1 in 66. Each week, the winning ticket is returned to the drum for a chance to be selected again. Winners need not be present to win. All winners will be notified. Each raffle ticket offers the chance to win one or more of these cash prizes:

$100 Drawing – Friday, September 18, 2020  

$150 Drawing – Friday, September 25, 2020

$250 Drawing – Friday, October 2, 2020 

$500 Drawing – Friday, October 9, 2020

$1,000 Drawing – Friday, October 16, 2020 

$10,000 Drawing – Friday, October 23, 2020

Those interested in participating may purchase tickets by calling (301) 475-8966, or through any member of the Cedar Lane Board of Directors or the Friends of Cedar Lane Board of Directors. 
 
“While the pandemic hasn’t been easy on any of us, Cedar Lane residents have been living with visitor and activity restrictions since March. The funds generated by The Big Raffle will be used to spread smiles and cheer through a variety of services and programs. We hope our Maryland community will take advantage of the opportunity to win some amazing cash prizes, while also supporting our seniors,” said Sheri Burch Norris, chairperson for the Friends of Cedar Lane board. 

About Cedar Lane
Founded in 1977, Cedar Lane Senior Living Community is a collaboration of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing affordable housing to seniors and disabled adults. Situated in the heart of Leonardtown, Maryland, the campus features 195 apartments where residents can live independently while enjoying onsite amenities and optional hospitality services. For more information, visit www.cedar-lane.org or call 1-301-475-8966.