The draw date for the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal caravan raffle has been extended, giving the community more time to purchase tickets in support of the annual charitable campaign.
A collaboration between Bundaberg Services Club and Takalvans, the raffle offers ticket holders a one-in-one-thousand chance of snagging the major prize, a New Age Manta Ray MR16E 2024 model, valued at $69,990.
Tickets will now be on sale until Easter, or until sold out, with just 1,000 tickets available.
Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Helen Blackburn said the extension of the draw date would greatly benefit next year’s appeal tally.
“This year’s Mayor’s Christmas Appeal tally has been finalised, as we like to give our charity partners plenty of time to disperse the hampers and gift vouchers to those in need,” Mayor Blackburn said.
“Extending the caravan raffle ticket sales will give more people a chance to enter and raise even more for our community for next Christmas.
“With fantastic odds, a ticket in the raffle would make a great Christmas present for anyone who’d love to get out and about in a brand-new caravan.
“It’s an ambitious fundraiser, and we want to ensure the community gets the full benefit of this generous prize offering.”
Mayor Blackburn said this year’s Christmas Appeal had met fundraising goals without taking into account the raffle sales.
“We have raised over $58,000 for local charities this year in a tremendous show of Christmas spirit by so many in our community,” she said.
“This will provide much needed hampers and vouchers for people doing it tough and help them enjoy the holiday season with friends and family.”
Caravan raffle tickets will be on sale at Pageant of Lights, outside the Bundaberg Regional Council Administration building in Bourbong Street, on Thursday 5 December.
Tickets are currently available from Bundaberg Services Club on Quay Street and will be available from Bundaberg Services Club temporary location at Bundaberg Rowers Club, 2 Toonburra Street, in the new year.
Bundaberg Services Club has contacted current ticket holders to advise them of the change.
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal Caravan Raffle
Prize: New Age Manta Ray MR16E 2024 Model, valued at $69,990
Cost: Tickets $100 each
Drawn: Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 at 6.45 pm
The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal caravan raffle is supported by Bundaberg Services Club, Takalvans and New Age Caravans.
