Alright, let’s talk about this Braves 50/50 raffle thing, ya hear? It’s like this, they sell these tickets, see? And then, somebody wins half the money they collect. That’s a pretty good deal, I reckon. Half the money, just like that! It’s like findin’ money on the road, only it’s a whole lot more!
So, how does this whole thing work? Well, you buy a ticket. They sell ’em all over the place at the Braves games. You know, where they play that baseball. They start sellin’ tickets when the gates open, and they keep sellin’ ‘em ‘til the bottom of the seventh inning. That’s a long time to buy a ticket, plenty of chances for everyone. They say you can even buy them tickets online sometimes. Fancy that! Folks doin’ things on them computers now. But I like to get my ticket in person, hold it in my hand, ya know?
Now, the important part. Someone wins! They pick a ticket, and whoever’s got that number, well, they get half the pot. Half! That’s a lot of money, I bet. Enough to buy a whole lotta chicken feed, or maybe even a new tractor! And the other half? Well, that goes to the Atlanta Braves Foundation. They do good things, helpin’ kids and families and such. So, it’s a win-win, I guess. You win some money, and them folks get some money to do their good work.
- Buy a Ticket: Find a person sellin’ tickets at the game or maybe online.
- Wait for the Drawin’: They pick a number after the eighth inning, sometimes on Sunday if it’s a weekend series.
- Win Half the Money: If your number’s the lucky one, you get half the cash!
They make a big deal outta pickin’ the winner, too. Sometimes they do it right there at the game, so everyone can see. Other times, they do it online, on that live stream thingy. Makes it excitin’, I guess. People get all worked up, hopin’ they win. It’s like a lottery, but for baseball fans. And it helps out the community, which is a good thing. We all need to help each other out, that’s what I always say.
The Atlanta Braves Foundation, they use that money for all sorts of things. They help kids play baseball, and they help families get healthy. They do stuff with schools and education, too. It’s all about makin’ things better for folks, especially the young’uns. It’s important to give back, ya know? Even if it’s just buyin’ a raffle ticket. Every little bit helps, I reckon.
Now, I ain’t never won one of these raffles myself, but I know folks who have. They were mighty happy, let me tell ya. Runnin’ around, smilin’ ear to ear. It’s a good feelin’, I bet. Winnin’ somethin’ just for buyin’ a ticket. It’s like a gift from the heavens, some folks say. But mostly, it’s just luck, I reckon. Plain old good luck.
So, when do they draw the winner? Well, mostly, it’s after the end of the 8th inning at them home games. But sometimes, if it’s a weekend thing, they wait ’til Sunday. They call it a “rolling jackpot” then. Sounds fancy, don’t it? But it just means the money keeps buildin’ up until Sunday. More money in the pot, more money for the winner, see? It’s all pretty straightforward, once you get the hang of it.
They got these ABF Ambassadors walkin’ around sellin’ tickets too. Nice folks, always smilin’. They’ll tell you all about the raffle, answer your questions. You can’t miss ’em, they got them special shirts on, I think. It’s good to see people workin’ hard for a good cause, ya know? It makes you feel good about buyin’ a ticket, even if you don’t win.
And remember, this ain’t just about the money. It’s about supportin’ the Braves Foundation. It’s about helpin’ out the community, and makin’ things better for everyone. So, next time you’re at a Braves game, or even if you’re just sittin’ at home on that computer, think about buyin’ a 50/50 raffle ticket. You might just win yourself some money, and you’ll definitely be helpin’ out some good folks. And that’s somethin’ to be proud of, I reckon.
They say all the stuff at the stadium opens up about two hours before the game starts. So, you got plenty of time to get yourself a hotdog, a drink, and a raffle ticket. Make a whole day of it! That’s what I’d do, if I was still young enough to go to them games. But I can still buy a ticket online, I guess. It ain’t the same as bein’ there, but it’s somethin’.
So, there you have it. The Braves 50/50 raffle, explained simple and plain. Buy a ticket, hope you win, and help out the community. It’s a good thing, I tell ya. A real good thing.
