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Charity bourbon raffle to support Kentucky State Police Foundation

Grand prizes include six-bottle ‘Pappy’ Vertical, BTAC set, Weller Vertical

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270 is set to host a raffle benefiting the Kentucky State Police Foundation. The Bourbon Strong 50-4-50 raffle is set for Wednesday, Feb. 26, and tickets are now on sale for the raffle, which features a total of 50 prizes.

Included in the raffle prizes are three grand prizes: a six-bottle “Pappy” Van Winkle Vertical, a five-bottle Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and a six-bottle Weller “Rainbow” Vertical.

The Bourbon Strong 50-4-50 raffle will take place live on Give 270’s Facebook page and YouTube channel on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. During the raffle, prizes four through 50 will be drawn, and each of those winning tickets will be returned to the drawing tumbler for the drawing of the three grand prizes.

Tickets are $50 and will be available for purchase until 7 p.m. on the day of the drawing. A total of 3,000 tickets are available for the raffle. There is no limit to the amount of tickets purchased per person, subject to availability. Tickets can be purchased and a full list of prizes can be viewed by visiting give270.org and clicking Bourbon Strong.

The Kentucky State Police Foundation supports the professional men and women of the Kentucky State Police by building relationships within the community to provide financial support for necessary equipment, training and other critical resources when normal funding is not sufficient. The Foundation also promotes public confidence, the understanding of police activities and community outreach through programs and events.

“We’re proud to once again bring bourbon enthusiasts together to support a great cause through another 50-4-50 raffle,” said Eric Clemens, Board Chair for Give 270. “Every ticket sold helps provide critical resources for the men and women who serve and protect our communities.”

To stay up-to-date on raffles and events hosted by Give 270, visit give270.org. To learn more about the Kentucky State Police Foundation, visit kspfoundation.org.

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About Give 270Launched in 2016, Give 270 supports community, economic and workforce development of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox MSA (Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties) by raising funds for other area non-profit organizations and local initiatives. Funds are raised through crowdfunding efforts including an online giving mosaic and signature events including the Kentucky Craft Beer Festival and The Eric & Joe Show. To date, over $1.8 million has been raised and directed to worthwhile causes ranging from meeting basic needs to mentoring and education initiatives. Give 270 is led by an all-volunteer board and is uniquely positioned to quickly and efficiently translate the philanthropic spirit of individuals and our community into effective fundraising campaigns.