Two Tucson couples were awarded Early Bird prizes in the 2017 Tucson Medical Center Mega Raffle last week, taking home prizes valued at more than $64,000.
Matthew and Sarah Barnes won a 2017 Toyota Avalon XLE and a trip for two to a French Polynesian island, according to a news release.
The couple, who both work as nurses- Matthew at St. Joseph's Hospital and Sarah in TMC's ICU- said that this was the first time they'd ever purchased tickets.
Robert and Phyllis Kielsa won a 2017 Toyota 4Runner 4x4, a vacation package to Greece and $16,000, the release said.
The couple, who retired to Tucson five years ago, have been buying tickets since 2014. In 2015, they won a set of silverware.
“The Mega Raffle is a fun way for us to support TMC and it is great for the community,” Robert said. “When I asked my wife if I should buy this year, she said it was a good idea. I’m glad she did and I listened.”
Mega Raffle ticket sales continue through Thursday, March 30, unless they sell out first.
There are more than 2,500 prizes to be awarded during the final draw, including the two grand prizes.
Proceeds are used to support patient programs and services that directly impact patient care. In previous years, the Mega Raffle has cumulatively raised $2.4 million in proceeds for the hospital.
For more information or to buy tickets go to tmcmegaraffle.org
