Rain doesn't stop FoGR raffle!
Wed 13 Jul 2016
by Sam Chambers
In spite of Tuesday evening’s dreadful weather, one Leicestershire Foxes fan was still smiling even after seeing his team’s NatWest T20 Blast fixture against Nottinghamshire Outlaws sadly abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Tom Bower, who attended the match as a guest of Spearing Waite solicitors, claimed winnings of £350 in the latest Friends of Grace Road 50/50 raffle after his ticket, 29900, was drawn out.
This fantastic amount was testament to both the dedication and hard work of the ticket sellers, and the generosity of a crowd that refused to let the adverse weather dampen their spirits.
Tom was presented with his cheque by Foxes batsman Cameron Delport during the enforced delay.
The Friends of Grace Road raffle has again been well-supported in 2016 and the organisation would like to thank Members, sponsors and supporters for their continued support.
Tickets will again be on sale at the next NatWest T20 Blast game against holders Lancashire Lightning. They cost just £1 and the takings are split equally between the winner and the FoGR.
* Thanks to Chris Roe of Neville Chadwick Photography for the image
