This past weekend was the draw for the Russell Take A Year Off Lottery.
Chairperson of the lottery committee, Chris Radford says things turned out really well this year.
“It’s the first time we’ve sold out in many years, did manage to sell out this year and we actually hit over $26,000 for the 50/50, which is a new record for us.”
In a year where the pandemic brought challenges, Radford is thankful for all the support they got.
“It was very surprising and very gratifying. I’m certainly glad people stepped up and supported us.”
While figures aren’t available yet, Radford says the money will go to a number of groups.
“It goes to help support our multi-plex here in town, as well as the community hall and the swimming pool. Also to the group that’s working to expand and improve our ball diamonds, and this year, we included the expansion to the daycare centre.”
Radford acknowledges a big part of the reason they were successful is the people that stepped up and volunteered.
The total earned will be known in December.
