Help Support charities during The Star Stradbroke Season
16 May 2024
Brisbane Racing Club will be hosting a 50-50 Charity Raffle over the upcoming racedays of The Star Stradbroke Season to help raise much-needed funds for five different charity organisations.
The first raffle this Saturday (18 May) on Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day at Doomben Racecourse will benefit the RBWH Foundation.
The 50-50 fundraising initiative gives racegoers the chance to win a cash prize, with everyone who buys a ticket going into the draw to win 50 percent of the prize pool of tickets sold. The other 50 percent goes to support the relevant charity. So the more tickets sold, the bigger the prize to be won and the more money raised for the relevant charity.
Raffle ticket sellers in distinctive bright green aprons will be at each raceday and from the Monday before the day, tickets can be purchased online at https://5050charityraffle.com.au/brisbaneracingclub
Since 2018, BRC has helped raise more than $700,000 for a range of charities through the 50-50 initiative.
If you would like to volunteer to sell tickets for any of the charities on the racedays, please email team@5050charityraffle.com.au.
The 50-50 Charity Raffle beneficiaries over the next five weeks are:
• RBWH FOUNDATION – Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day, 18 May, Doomben
The RBWH Foundation supports the work of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and research institutes in the Herston Health Precinct to provide the best patient outcomes and to be at the forefront of better healthcare.
• WOUNDED HEROES AUSTRALIA – XXXX Doomben Cup Day, 25 May, Doomben
The organisation provides crisis, financial, housing and other support to current serving and former Australian Defence Force veterans and their families.
• REASON TO THRIVE – Ladbrokes Derby Day, 1 June, Eagle Farm
With a mission to build individual resilience, Reason To Thrive uses hands-on Equine Assisted Learning activities to support vulnerable and disengaged people in the community.
• GUIDE DOGS – Seven Oaks Day, 8 June, Eagle Farm
The organisation provides vital services for people living with poor vision and blindness and helps them achieve their goals for greater independence.
• RIZEUP AUSTRALIA – The Star Stradbroke Day, 15 June, Eagle Farm
RizeUp delivers support for families dealing with domestic violence via programs for emergencies, setting up and furnishing homes, and schooling support.
Brisbane Racing Club is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting the community, charity organisations and local groups across Queensland through fundraising, donations, community partnerships and event and promotional support. The BRC Foundation was established in November 2018 as a formal initiative for community contributions.