With the September 16 draw date for the Martensville-Warman KidSport Playhouse raffle just a few weeks away, organizers are expecting ticket sales to increase as people get back into the fall swing of things.
“We have currently sold approximately 1,000 tickets,” said Martensville KidSport Coordinator Angela Reddekopp. “That translates into $5,000 that will help fund local children and youth participate in organized sports this year.
“As we move into our last month of the campaign we hope to see an increase in the sales to help us raise as much as possible for the local kids.”
Reddekopp said the annual playhouse raffle is the largest fundraiser for the Martensville, Warman and area KidSport organization.
“It helps to fund over 60 kids every year, totalling over than $25,000,” she said.
Tickets for the 100-square foot playhouse, which is valued at $10,000 and doubles as a storage shed, can be purchased at various locations including the Martensville A&W, Co-op, Martensville Farmers Market, Martensville Building and Home Supply, and online at https://warman-kidsport.myshopify.com/ or by scanning the accompanying QR code. Tickets are $5 each.
The playhouse was built by Martensville carpenter Marty Goertzen, who donated five weeks of labour. Corporate donations from Martensville Building and Home Supply, Martensville realtor Richard Reimer, Martensville A&W and the Clark’s Crossing Gazette helped bring the project to fruition.
“We would like to thank Syl Serblowski and his partner Carol for their past support with this fundraiser,” said Reddekopp. “They spent countless hours helping sell tickets in the past and we want to show our appreciation for their sacrifices and everything they did to help us.”
Donations to KidSport are accepted all year round by contacting Angie Reddekopp at areddekopp@martensville.ca.