March 2nd, 2015
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The Lung Association of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that #80, Don Narcisse, Saskatchewan Roughrider favourite Alumnus and CFL Hall of Fame Inductee, is the ambassador for the 2015 Share the Air Raffle which launches today. “I have had asthma since childhood and know from first-hand experience how important good air quality is for lung health,” says Don.
Tickets are on sale for our annual Share The Air Raffle (Lottery License #LR14-0082). Purchasing your tickets will not only help Saskatchewan residents to breathe easier but will also give you a chance to win the grand prize of up to $121,750 in tax-free cash! Marlin Travel is ready to help you plan the vacation of your dreams or take $5,000 cash. Win a SaskEnergy Network Member gift certificate (6 at $1000 each) for the purchase of natural gas equipment and/or services at any SaskEnergy Network Member location in Saskatchewan.
Order your tickets on-line at www.raffle.sk.lung.ca. They are still only one for $35, two for $60, or (the best deal) four for $100. Other prizes include:
- 2 Sony surround home theatre systems
- 2 Sony 50” LED Smart TV’s or take the cash
- 1 Sony 55” LED Smart Smart LED TV or take the cash
- 10 Audiovox Bluetooth wireless speakers
- 10 Audiovox Bluetooth wireless single stereo speakers
- 6 MStar GPS navigation systems
- 10 Acoustic Research wireless Bluetooth indoor/outdoor speakers
- 7 Acoustic universal TV speaker bars
- 11 Audiovox Bluetooth wireless headphones
- 10 12-in-1 Skybox Bluetooth radios
- 11 $200 MasterCard gift cards
Plus get in on the 4-Pack Reward Prize! Purchase a 4-pack of tickets and be entered into a special draw for $1,444. That brings this year’s prize board up to a potential retail value of over $160,340 (taxes included)!
“The air we breathe is vital to the health of our lungs. We need to protect it - both outside our homes and inside where we live, work and play,” says The Lung Association of Saskatchewan’s President and CEO, Brian Graham. “We are delighted to work with SaskEnergy and Don Narcisse on this important fundraising initiative. Improving lung health in Saskatchewan is an important goal that we share with SaskEnergy and it has a very personal significance for Don Narcisse,” he adds.
"At SaskEnergy we care about the health of our environment," said Leslie Gosselin, Manager of Advertising and Community Relations, SaskEnergy. "Even though natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel, we encourage all our customers to find ways to reduce their consumption. We are pleased to partner with our SaskEnergy Network Members and The Lung Association of Saskatchewan to promote cleaner air so that everyone benefits.”
To purchase your 2015 Share The Air Raffle tickets, call our toll-free, 24-hour raffle hotline at 1-866-95LOTTO (1-866-955-6886). Deadline for purchasing tickets is midnight on May 29. The draw will take place on June 5.
About The Lung Association
Established in 1911, The Lung Association is Saskatchewan's oldest and most respected health charity. We are the leading organization for science-based information, research, education, support programs, and advocacy on lung health issues in Saskatchewan.
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It is a requirement of the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority that the lottery license number be included in all lottery promotion. “Lottery License #LR14-0082 – intended for Saskatchewan residents only” must be quoted when promoting this raffle.
For more information please contact:
Sharon Kremeniuk
The Lung Association of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-352-2004
Email: sharon.kremeniuk@sk.lung.ca
Leslie Gosselin
SaskEnergy Incorporated
Phone: 306-777-9822
Email: lgosselin@saskenergy.com