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What’s even more remarkable than winning the 50/50 draw? That would be seeing the winner donate the prize.
During Wednesday night’s Washington Capitals home game, a lucky fan playing the 50/50 raffle draw heard his numbers called.
Half of the $38,570 draw was already set to be donated to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh following last week’s tragic mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue.
However, in a tremendously kind gesture, the winner donated his half ($19,285) of the jackpot to the federation as well.
Amazing Story: Last night’s 50/50 raffle winner, a #Caps Season Ticket Member, chose to waive their prize so @MSEFndn could donate the total $38,570 jackpot raised to @JewishFedPGH to benefit victims and families of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. #StrongerThanHate https://t.co/OhVSLqOvTT
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 8, 2018
Some things are bigger than hockey.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 7, 2018
Thank you to the @Capitals and @MSEFndn for helping to raise money for the victims and families of the Tree of Life Synagogue. https://t.co/4tQTsmNJA5
The generous fan was not named by the Capitals, but the team did confirm it was a season ticket holder.
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