The raffle is now complete! Prize winners will be contacted shortly by email to verify shipping information and then sent their respective prizes. Please add raffle@sowa.org to your address book. These prize winners do not need to complete any further forms to claim their prize. Prize winners of $1,000 or more will be contacted via phone by a raffle staff person to complete applicable tax forms.
Congratulations to all 94 winners!
Dreibelbis, S., Kennewick, WA - #AD0016170
Roger, J., Mountlake Ter, WA - #WA010382
Reeves, J., Vancouver, WA - #WA010701
Marsters, J., Seattle, WA - #WA014844
Brookman, A., Aurora, CO - #WA013149
Cushman, D., Spokane Vly, WA - #WA010171
Russell, L., Fort Collins, CO - #WA014423
Chiswick, P., Kailua, HI - #WA015861
Abate, B., Shoreline, WA - #WA015770
Davis, J., Coupeville, WA - #WA011681
Mitchell, J., Snohomish, WA - #WA010093
Payne, S., Summerville, SC - #WA014026
Rodriguez, J., Edmonds, WA - #WA010121
Russell, R., Bainbridge Is, WA - #WA011724
Arntzen, J., Rochester, WA - #WA011028
Balkowitsch, M., Battle Ground, WA - #WA009572
Balykova, S., Kirkland, WA - #WA013986
Baran, M., Lacey, WA - #WA010970
Barry, D., University Pl, WA - #WA014379
Bartel, A., Beaverton, OR - #WA010693
Bendig, J., Issaquah, WA - #WA015087
Bergevin, S., Walla Walla, WA - #WA014007
Briggs, L., Arlington, WA - #WA014294
Brown, R., Burien, WA - #WA013410
Campbell, J., Federal Way, WA - #WA012985
Canfield, C., Ferndale, WA - #WA014271
Carranza, C., Olympia, WA - #WA015515
Churchill, D., Clinton, WA - #WA013761
Crites, B., Everett, WA - #WA015245
Ellersick, T., Seattle, WA - #WA015389
Fakes, T., Kirkland, WA - #WA011129
Fitzpatrick, K., Severn, MD - #WA014285
French, S., Camano Island, WA - #WA015379
Gallagher, D., Round Lake, IL - #WA013213
Gerlicher, T., Washougal, WA - #WA012829
Germano, J., Des Moines, WA - #WA013021
Graves, G., Junction City, OR - #WA015978
Greene, S., Seattle, WA - #WA012490
Griffin, C., Kirkland, WA - #WA014358
Hall, S., Bothell, WA - #WA015737
Hamilton, M., Kirkland, WA - #WA010536
Hanson, M., Pasco, WA - #WA013584
Hermens, L., College Place, WA - #WA010198
Januari, L., Seattle, WA - #WA012216
Kaplan, D., Woodinville, WA - #WA012370
Knezevich, D., Seattle, WA - #WA012596
Lipke, L., Deer Park, WA - #WA012930
Lipke, L., Deer Park, WA - #WA012923
Lokosh, M., Renton, WA - #WA014355
Lyles, L., Lynden, WA - #WA014578
Malkawi, R., Fairview Park, OH - #WA014789
Marsh, L., Post Falls, ID - #WA011988
Maxwell, A., Shoreline, WA - #WA015072
McBride, S., Snoqualmie, WA - #WA015814
McFarlane, D., Edmonds, WA - #WA011337
Michalak, R., Redmond, WA - #WA009915
Micheau, L., Post Falls, ID - #WA013332
O’Kelly, B., Woodinville, WA - #WA009967
Oberly, Y., Auburn, WA - #WA014217
Peterson, A., Marysville, WA - #WA012313
Peterson, L., Gresham, OR - #WA010869
Pieper, T., Renton, WA - #WA014480
Rabb Jr, D., Palmer, AK - #WA011040
Raiford, H., Washougal, WA - #WA011901
Ranniger, R., Tumwater, WA - #WA015489
Sannala, V., Prosper, TX - #WA013408
Schichi, R., E Wenatchee, WA - #WA015195
Simmons, G., Seattle, WA - #WA010404
Sitmann, E., Vancouver, WA - #WA015033
Smith, C., Poulsbo, WA - #WA011909
Smith, S., Green Valley, AZ - #WA010364
Soria, J., Mount Vernon, WA - #WA015366
Sozanski, J., Bellingham, WA - #WA010581
Stallone, T., Federal Way, WA - #WA011919
Tapper, A., Vancouver, WA - #WA013287
Taylor, J., Tumwater, WA - #WA011564
Tiwari, R., Maple Valley, WA - #WA011034
Tompkins, J., Sumner, WA - #WA015558
Torgerson, T., Spanaway, WA - #WA013569
Trent, J., Oak Harbor, WA - #WA010707
Vatter, S., Renton, WA - #WA011211
Vronay, D., Lacey, WA - #WA013830
Wilson, J., Lacey, WA - #WA011778
Zagelow, R., Bellingham, WA - #WA013861
Mona, M., Lewiston, ID #11243
Jody H., Scottsdale, AZ # 15275
Susan C., Lynnwood, WA #15869
Shannon C., Phoenix, AZ #13399
Chris O., Mount Vernon, WA #12663
Kathryn S., Spokane, WA #12781
Stephanie C., Clallam Bay, WA #17336
Carrie C., Bigfork, MT #18167
Page H., Lakewood, WA #15556
John M., Redmond, WA #13532
Marsha’s husband passed away two years ago, and this year she decided to enter the raffle in his memory. Through tears, she explained how he had always been a supporter. He used to say it was “such a great cause and just maybe we’d win something.”
Marsha has decided to take the $530,000 annuity, and dedicate part of it to remodeling her kitchen, where she and her husband spent so many happy years. “I just knew he would be smiling,” she said. After getting the call that she’d won, Marsha took the weekend to let it sink in. Then she called a financial planner. Next up? “I think I’m ready to call my kids,” she laughed.
Like several of our top winners, Jim could hardly believe that he had really won. It took a few calls and emails to convince him it was true.
A father of four, grandfather of nine, and great-grandfather to one, Jim’s family means everything to him. He has been entering the raffle since he got that very first brochure in the mail. Despite his wife’s hesitation (“she was always a bit conservative”), Jim said that when it came to the raffle he just knew he wanted to be part of it. “It’s just such a great cause.”
Jim’s wife passed a few years ago, “but,” says Jim with a laugh, “she still fusses with me every day.” He’s sure she is getting a kick out of all of this. Jim says he has led a very blessed life: as a young boy in Canada, it was his dream to play hockey. He was lucky enough to marry “the sweetest girl in the world,” and he did in fact grow up to become a professional hockey player, playing for several teams in Canada and the US, including Seattle. Jim urges that “everyone who is able to buy a ticket should take a chance and do it. Special Olympics Washington needs our support.” He is a believer, and will definitely be entering the raffle again.
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