For the fourth consecutive year, Wildhorse Resort & Casino donated funds to the Wounded Warriors Project through their Superbowl raffle. A total of $7,312.50 was raised during the annual event.
Wildhorse Sports Bar Manager Kevin Haid teams up with Wildhorse vendors for the donation of prizes, then raffle tickets are sold at the during the Superbowl game. Prizes like surfboards, barbecues, Snowboards, refrigerators and NFL-branded merchandise was won by fans who watched the big game at Wildhorse.
This year, there was so much momentum behind the fundraiser that it was moved from the Wildhorse Sports Bar into Rivers Events Center.
“Last year we sold about 1,500 raffle tickets, this year we sold closer to 2,100,” said Haid. “My goal is always to top what we were able to contribute the previous year, we are thrilled with the outcome. It is a great feeling to be able to support our Veterans and a great cause like the Wounded Warriors.” The casino raised more than $3,000 over what they did in 2015 for the charity.
“Wildhorse does a wonderful job of giving back to the regional communities,” said Wildhorse Marketing Director Diane Long. “Being a good community partner is a goal for all of us at Wildhorse, not only through monetary donations and sponsorships but also through our employees volunteering, using local vendors, and events such as this one.”
