Portland, Maine – Celebrities for Charity Foundation today announced its new partnership with United States Biathlon Foundation. Hockey legend Ray Bourque, who serves as a trustee of the United States Biathlon Foundation, also announced the “Ultimate Portland Seadogs Prize Package” charity raffle to benefit the US Biathlon Foundation. One lucky winner will receive an incredible Portland Sea Dogs prize package, including:
- Winner will sign a 1 day contract as a first round pick for the Portland Sea Dogs
- Winner will enjoy a photo taken with Portland Sea Dogs players
- Winner will enjoy a “behind the scenes tour” of Hadlock Field for six (6) people, home of the Portland Sea Dogs
- Winner will receive six (6) box seat tickets to the August 22, 2011 game to share with friends and family
- Winner will be allowed onto the infield during the singing of the National Anthem during the August 22 game
- Winner can designate a bat boy/girl, between the ages of 8 and 18, for the August 22nd game
- Winner will receive a Portland Sea Dogs baseball card featuring his/her photo
- Winner will be presented with a personalized Portland Sea Dogs jersey
“Since moving to Maine in 2006, the Olympic sport of biathlon has made dramatic progress in terms of athlete performance, as well as organizational development,” Ray Bourque said. “I joined the Foundation board because I have been inspired by the quality of the athletes and want to support them as they strive to get their first Olympic medal at the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. Proceeds from our first raffle will help ensure the team continues to have what it needs to compete – not only this year, but into the future as well.”
“The Portland Sea Dogs are dedicated to athleticism in the state of Maine” said Bill Burke, US Biathlon Foundation trustee and Chairman of the Portland Sea Dogs. “Six of the nine members of the 2010 US Olympic biathlon team trained in Maine at the Maine Winter Sports Center, so there are natural synergies between our two organizations to support these outstanding athletes as they chase their Olympic dreams.”
NetRaffle™ is hosting the online contest at www.netraffle.org to give one lucky fan a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime prize package. Tickets cost just $2.00 each, with a minimum purchase of five tickets and ticket prices are discounted for purchases of ten or more tickets. Tickets are only available on-line at netraffle.org. The raffle is open now and closes at 11:00 AM EDT Friday, August 19, 2011.
