The Chargers Impact Fund will donate its portion of this Sunday's 50/50 Raffle proceeds, raised in-game during the Bolts' contest with the Tennessee Titans, to Mountain Fire relief efforts
The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the organization will use the team's game this Sunday, November 10 versus Tennessee to raise funds for relief efforts surrounding the Mountain Fire in Ventura County. The Chargers Impact Fund, a 501c3 public charity, will donate its entire portion of 50/50 Raffle proceeds to the American Red Cross' Mountain Fire relief efforts. As of Friday morning the Mountain Fire – which has destroyed 132 homes, damaged another 88 and forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate – was just 7% contained.
"Wildfires, not just in Southern California but across our country, have caused unprecedented devastation in recent years," said Chargers Chairman of the Board Dean Spanos. "Our organization and players have been touched first-hand by evacuations and fires in the past, and we understand the uncertainty, challenges and heartbreak families and entire communities go through with this type of natural disaster. We're keeping everyone affected by the Mountain Fire in our thoughts and prayers and are heartened that the Chargers Impact Fund is taking action to support them during this difficult time."
The Chargers Impact Fund's 50/50 Raffle gives fans the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket during home games and the chance to win half of the jackpot, all while playing an active role in nurturing the vitality of their local communities. While the other half of the jackpot traditionally goes to the Chargers Impact Fund, which in turn allocates funds towards helping build strong support structures for youth, families and their communities across Southern California, for Sunday's game the Impact Fund has arranged for the entirety of its proceeds from the raffle to directly benefit the American Red Cross and its relief efforts in Ventura County.
Ticket sales occur from the time gates open through the end of the third quarter. Tickets are available from sellers on the concourse and raffle kiosks located throughout SoFi Stadium. The winning ticket number will be posted in-game on the videoboard during the fourth quarter.
The Chargers and the team's fans have a storied history of stepping up in times of need, most recently last August in support of Maui wildfire release efforts. From aiding those impacted by Hurricane Harvey with a food and supply drive and monetary donation, to supporting California Wildfire Relief efforts over the decades, to supporting tsunami relief efforts across the globe, fans and the organization have consistently stepped up in times of need. For more information on the Chargers charitable endeavors as well as the important work of the Chargers Impact Fund and its programs, visit www.chargers.com/impact.
Fans unable to attend the game who want to make a difference can still do their part in supporting the Mountain Fire Relief efforts by donating to American Red Cross at www.redcross.org.
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