ANNOUNCING OUR FIRST-EVER RAFFLE EVENT!
We’re excited to launch our very first Raffle in support of the 6th Annual First Responders Appreciation Night, happening Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Avalon Events Center, 2525 9th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103.
Our Grand Prize? A stunning King or Queen bed valued at $3,500.00, generously donated by Beds By Design! But that’s just one of the many amazing prizes up for grabs this year.
Tickets are only $20 each, and with just 700 tickets printed, your odds are better than ever—the fewer tickets sold, the better your chances!
You do NOT have to be present to win!
Please note: The Appreciation Dinner is reserved exclusively for First Responders, but ANYONE can purchase a raffle ticket and win a prize.
All proceeds go directly to supporting this heartfelt event honoring our community heroes.
👇 Scroll below for the full list of prizes and details. Don’t miss your chance to win big and give back! 💙
GRAND PRIZE
King or Queen Size bed
($3,500.00 Value)
Generously Donated by
Beds By Design.
1st Prize
Sony 55' 4K Smart TV
($899.00 Value)
Generously Donated by Feist Electronics in Bismarck.
Click Here to go to their website.
Model KDL55X85K
120Hz refresh rate
Motionflow XR960
4K HDR Processor
2nd Prize
Jasper Hotel Weekend Package
($850.00 Value)
Generously Donated by Jasper Hotel in Fargo, North Dakota.
Click Here to go to their website.
Included:
2 Night Stay with
1 complimentary breakfast for 2
1 complimentary lunch for 2
1 complimentary dinner for 2
at the Rosewild Restaurant
3rd Prize
(1) Large Bean Bag Chair
($699.00 Value)
Generously Donated by
Beds By Design.
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They are VERY Comfortable!
4th Prize
(1) Medium Bean Bag Chair
($599.00 Value)
Generously Donated by
Beds By Design.
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5th Prize
$500 Visa Gift Card
($500.00 Value)
Generously Donated by
True North Steel.
Click Here to go to their website.
6th Prize
Ruger 10/22 Carbine 22 LR Rifle Combo W/ Scope and Casese
($369.00 Value)
* Must be over 21 years old to win.
7th Prize
Smith and Wesson SDVE
Compact 9mm Pistol
($299.99 Value)
*Must be over 21 years old to win.
8th Prize
Thumper Pond Family Package
($285.00 Value)
Generously Donated by
Thumper Pond Resort in
Ottertail, Minnesota.
Click here to go to their website.
Includes:
1 Night Stay
4 Waterpark Passes
$25.00 For Food
9th Prize
Service Masters Carpet Cleaning Certificate
($250.00 Value)
Generously Donated by Service Masters by Moline.
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10th Prize
Ibanez Acoustic Electric Guitar
($249.99 Value)
Generously Donated by
Guitar Center.
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Ibanez PC12MHEOPN Mahogany Grand Concert Accoustic Electric Guitar
11th Prize
3X5 Heavy Duty Garage/Shop Floor Mat
($200.00 Value)
Generously Donated by Butler Machinery of Fargo.
Click Here to go to their website.
12th Prize
Hair Care Gift Basket
($150.00 Value)
Generously Donated by
Whitney with Serene Escapes.
Support Our Heroes—Join the Raffle Today!
Every ticket you purchase helps light the way for our annual First Responders Appreciation Night, a heartfelt evening honoring the brave men and women who stand ready when we need them most. All proceeds from this raffle go directly to supporting this powerful event—a night dedicated entirely to celebrating our local heroes and their families.
🎟 Tickets are just $20.00 each, and you may buy as many as you wish. But don’t delay—only 700 tickets are printed, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!
You can buy your tickets from any First Responders Board Member in person, or conveniently online via PayPal using the button below.
For online orders, please note:
To help us cover mailing and processing costs, we kindly ask that you add an additional $2.00 per order. This ensures you receive your raffle ticket stubs by mail for every ticket you purchase.
📝 Please include the following with your order:
Your full name
Your complete mailing address
A working phone number, just in case we need to reach you for clarification
Once we receive your order, we’ll promptly fill out your raffle ticket(s) with your name, detach the stubs, and mail them to you within 24–48 hours. Please allow 5–7 business days for them to arrive, depending on mail service in your area.
This is your chance to give back and take a chance on winning some fantastic prizes—all while helping us say "thank you" to those who serve and sacrifice.
🎁 Act now before all 700 tickets are claimed—and be part of something meaningful.
The list of the winners at for the Raffle at the First Responders Appreciation Night held at The Avalon Events Center on September 18, 2025
Grand prize winner: Welsey Kukert
1st Prize winner: Michele Gedgaud
2nd Prize winner: Rebecca Shevva
3rd Prize winner: Brittany Schultz
4th Prize winner: Larry EuHeuer
5th Prize winner: Robin Jefferies
6th Prize winner: Rose Marie
7th Prize winner: Nita Decoteau
8th Prize winner: Trever Poole
9th Prize winner: Tom Roach
10th Prize winner: Jaeger Jensen
11th Prize winner: Greg Kelang
12th Prize winner: Hattie Scheuer
13th Prize winner: Danita London