Jackson, CA…ve is in the air as Hospice of Amador & Calaveras gears up for their 8th annual “Take a Chance on Love” Valentine’s Day Raffle. This annual raffle has grown into one of the most important fundraisers of the year for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras. Each year they’ve been fortunate to receive fabulous prizes donated by our generous community and this year is no exception. This year’s awe-inspiring lineup includes 3 trips, fine jewelry, a miners poke of gold, lots of golf & an airplane ride; all incredibly unique with tickets available for only $10 each or for a $100 donation receive 20 tickets!

This year’s grand prize is once again generously donated by The National Hotel in Jackson; Stanley Lukowicz, proprietor and is a beautiful diamond bracelet with an estimated value of $13,000! It’s a ladies 750KT white gold bangle bracelet containing 158 brilliant baguette cut diamonds(8.00ct). Second prize is a 4 day and 3 nights stay for six in a gorgeous and cozy Yosemite Cabin. This is a great opportunity to get back to nature and enjoy some reflective time with Mother Nature. The cabin is again generously donated by Dr. Ralph Harder and his lovely wife and long-time Hospice volunteer Isolda, and is valued at $2,000.

Third price is a Miners Poke of pure gold flakes valued at $1,000. Fourth prize is a local golf package including a total of 20 rounds of golf donated by Castle Oaks, Greenhorn Creek, La Contenta, Saddle Creek and Sequoia Woods. The fifth prize included in this year’s raffle is a 2-night stay in 2-bedroom condo near South Lake Tahoe valued at $500, was graciously donated by Keith DesVoignes, Century21 Tri-Dam. Sixth prize is another fabulous getaway that takes you and your special someone to the beautiful coast of Monterey. Enjoy this 2 night stay in an Oceanside condo and explore the beautiful coast of California. This prize is valued at $500 and was once again donated by one of our volunteer board members and loyal partners Wayne Garibaldi, American River Bank.

The final prize is an exciting airplane ride & lakeside picnic. This prize was graciously donated by Jim and Cheryl McCloud, Foothill Aviation, for a 1-hour scenic flight for 2 in a floatplane with a shoreline gourmet picnic, which also includes the picnic basket, and is valued at $500.

Tickets are $10 each or purchase 20 tickets for $100 and you’ll receive a gift certificate for a free Valentine treat from either of their loyal raffle sponsors, Andrae’s Bakery in Amador City or from the Murphys Hotel for a free dessert gift certificate.

Tickets available by calling (209) 223-5500 or (209) 736-9442, or by visiting the Hospice office at 1500 So. Hwy 49 in Jackson or by visiting either of the hospice thrift stores in Jackson or Angels Camp or purchase them online at www.hospiceofamador.org or www.hospiceofcalaveras.org. The drawing will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb 14th at the Hospice Thrift Store in Jackson and you need not be present to win!
All proceeds benefit Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ mission of providing quality end-of-life care to everyone who needs it regardless of their ability to pay. Get your tickets today to support your local hospice and good luck! Remember, it’s your life, your choice and Hospice of Amador & Calaveras is YOUR hospice!