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Mike Day gears up for annual raffle

 

February 23, 2023



ROSALIA — Rosalia local Mike Day has been referred to as Mr. Rosalia for many years, and continues to hold a raffle that takes place on the first Saturday in June, to raise money for charities.

Day contacts companies and individuals across Whitman County and the Spokane area asking for donations to include in his raffle, as well as contacting people to purchase tickets.

“I’m going to have the raffle down at the Service Station on Battle Days,” Day said.

Day draws the winning tickets, and follows his list of prizes. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win, and Day contacts all the winners who are not able to be present to claim the prize.

Previous raffles have included large toy trucks, Cougar gear including hats, shirts, blankets and more. As well as tickets for WSU Cougar, Spokane Chiefs, and Spokane Indian games, gift certificates from businesses for goods or services, lawn chairs, water bottles, coffee mugs, barbecue utensils and more.

Day lists all donations, every donated prize goes to a winning ticket holder, and all money collected goes to Day’s chosen charity.

Day has donated all the money from his ticket sales to various committees, organizations, and local groups. Announcing last year that the money he collects will be given to the Rosalia Community Church, where Day attends services.

Day’s raffle has been his passion and a labor of love for his community. He has donated all the money from his ticket sales to various committees, organizations or local groups. This year, he announced last fall, the money he collects will be given to the Rosalia Community Church, (formerly the Rosalia United Methodist Church) were Day attends services and enjoys visiting with folks during coffee hour on Sundays.

 

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