St. Gregory’s begins annual raffle
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St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School in Maryville is hosting ITS annual football raffle again this year. Patrons have an opportunity to win hundreds of dollars every week during the NFL season.
MARYVILLE, Mo. — St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School in Maryville is hosting its annual football raffle, offering a chance to win hundreds of dollars every week during the NFL season. All proceeds directly benefit the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.
Unlike many sports-related pools and raffles, St. Gregory’s version rewards both winners and losers based on simple luck — not football knowledge.
Individuals participating are assigned three random NFL teams each week. After the week’s games are completed, the points those three teams score are totaled and serve as the participant’s score for that round.
“The best thing about this fundraiser is you don’t have to crunch the numbers or worry about win-loss records,” PTO board member Kelley Baldwin said. “It’s simply a matter of luck. Nor do you have to worry about being assigned well-performing teams because your teams change each week.”
Prizes are awarded for the top five scores for every week of the 17-week season. The highest score wins $200, second place receives $100, third place garners $75, fourth place gets $50, and $25 is awarded for fifth place.
Even the person who scores the lowest point total for the week gets $50. In the event of a tie, the prizes are combined, then divided equally. Total prizess of $8,500 will be awarded during the season.
The football raffle is one of the school’s largest annual fundraisers, and its proceeds directly benefit St. Gregory’s students. Funds raised have purchased new computers, playground equipment, and textbooks, and provided money for students to attend study trips and travel to academic contests.
“Even as a private school, funds can be tight,” Baldwin said. “Fundraisers such as the football raffle help us supplement the coffers, to provide some of the bells and whistles that are vital to creating a safe and productive learning environment for our children.”
Tickets for the raffle are available with a $20 donation and are available from any St. Gregory’s student or at the school office. The raffle is open to the public, and tickets must be turned in by Sept. 10.
