VEGAS (May 17, 2024) – The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation announced today, May 17, that the organization raised more than $1.85 million through the 51/49 Raffle during the 2023-24 season, with 51% of those proceeds going to winning fans who entered the raffle.
Remaining proceeds from the 51/49 Raffle presented by Raising Cane’s go to the VGK Foundation to benefit various charitable organizations throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
In addition to sponsoring promotional support of the 51/49 Raffle, Raising Cane’s is the official Chicken Finger of the Golden Knights, presenting partner of Goal Replays after Vegas Golden Knights home goals, and the supporting partner of Kids Club. Raising Cane’s also proudly sponsors summer street hockey clinics with the Golden Knights.
ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. Established by Owner and Chairman Bill Foley and his family, the Golden Knights were the most successful expansion franchise in North American professional sports history in 2017-18 and won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com and follow the team on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.
ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION
The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation supports exemplary Las Vegas non-profit organizations that make a positive impact in the local community, with a focus on the following pillars: Education & Youth Sports, Military & First Responders, and Health & Wellness. The Foundation raises money through various events and in-game efforts, including a 51/49 Raffle, jersey and memorabilia auctions and other initiatives to engage fans. For the latest news and information on the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation follow the foundation on X and Instagram.
ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®
Raising Cane’s is one of the fastest growing restaurant brands, with 775+ Restaurants in 40+ states and plans to open 100 new Restaurants across several new markets in 2024. The company recently announced plans to be one of the top 10 Restaurant brands in the United States and is known for its ONE LOVE® – craveable Chicken Finger meals – which includes the iconic “Cane’s Sauce” – named the #1 most craveable sauce in the restaurant industry and most craveable chicken. For more information visit raisingcanes.com.
