13th Annual ‘Take a Chance on Love’ Event Raises $17,000

Jackson, CA…On Monday, February 14, Hospice of Amador & Calaveras announced the eight lucky winners in the 13 th Annual ‘Take a Chance on Love’ Valentine’s Day Drawing at the Jackson Hospice Thrift Store which was livestreamed on KVGC Radio and Facebook. Executive Director Ariane Debien said, “I am truly overwhelmed to learn of the community’s continued generosity to Hospice of Amador & Calaveras. This year’s event raised $17k with the sale of 3,300 tickets. I want to thank our generous prize donors, volunteers, and everyone who purchased a ticket to support our hospice mission.”


The 2022 Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Valentine’s Day Drawing winners:
 Diamond Ring: Jason Wilson (donated by Stan Lukowicz, Mother Lode Real Investors)
 Living Trust Package: Jen Bradley (donated by Burton & Swett Law Firm)
 Yosemite Cabin: Kristyn Lawrence (donated by the Harder Family)
 New Melones Party Cruiser: Gretchen Dayla (donated by New Melones Marina)
 Golf Package: Rod Burton (donated by Castle Oaks Golf Club, Greenhorn Creek Resort, La
Contenta Golf Club, Sequoia Woods Country Club and The Golf Club at Copper Valley)
 Airplane Ride & Picnic: Chelsea Stillwell (Kathy Zancanella & Terry Hayes)
 Seascape Beach Resort: Rebecca Tracy (donated by Wayne Garibaldi)
 Double Day-Cation: Jen Burns (donated by Harrah’s Northern California)
In addition to our prize donors, Hospice of Amador & Calaveras would like to recognize the many
merchants, service clubs and sponsors who made this year’s event a success, including: Jackson Rotary
Club, Jackson Lions Club, Angels-Murphys Rotary Club, West Calaveras Rotary Club, San Andreas Rotary,
Rancho Murieta Kiwanis Club, Ione Rotary, The Mountain Merchant, American River Bank, Jim, Jake &
Joey Guidi/KVGC Radio, Calaveras County Public Access Television Studio, Dawn Santos/Gold Country
Marketing, Small Town Food + Wine, and Murphys Historic Hotel. All proceeds from the Valentine’s Day
drawing go toward providing end-of-life care to anyone in our community who is in need, regardless of
ability to pay.
Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has been serving the community as the only non-profit, community-
based hospice agency for 40 years. For more information, call 209-223-5500.

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