Quincy Family YMCA launching Strong Kids raffle with grand prize of $25,000

QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is launching its first Strong Kids raffle July 12.

The Quincy Family YMCA, supported by generous members of our community, hopes to sell 5,000 tickets to support youth leadership enhancing initiatives throughout the Quincy community. Raffle ticket sales will conclude at 4 p.m. Nov. 23.

The raffle will award seven total cash winners with the amounts based on selling 5,000 tickets. “Giving Friday” cash prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded on Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4. The grand prize of $25,000, second place prize of $5,000 and third place prize of $1,000 will be awarded before the start of the 43rd annual Quincy Family YMCA Turkey Run at 8 a.m. Nov. 24.

Support of this event will provide critical financial assistance. The Quincy Family YMCA has operated in the city of Quincy since 1857. Since its beginning, the generosity of the city enables the YMCA to make a difference.

Tickets for the raffle can be bought at the Quincy Family YMCA front desk. Cost is $20 per ticket. Contact the Quincy Family YMCA at 217-222-9622 for more information.