For Immediate Release November 18, 2021
Bright Nights 50/50 returns with potential $1 million jackpot
Vancouver, BC – The Bright Nights 50/50 returns in support of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Tickets are on sale starting today and the deadline is New Year’s Eve. This year the jackpot could reach up to $1 million dollars - winner takes half!
The Burn Fund is the charity of BC’s 4,000 professional fire fighters. Proceeds from the Bright Nights 50/50 enable the 43-year-old charity to offer free programs and support to burn survivors across BC and the Yukon.
“Last year we pivoted to create the Bright Nights 50/50 to continue funding our vital programs for burn survivors. This year we hope to hit a jackpot of $1 million dollars to expand our programs and offer additional mental health support services to burn survivors,” says Gord Ditchburn, President, BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
The Bright Nights 50/50 was created in 2020 to recoup lost funds due to the cancellation of Bright Nights. The Burn Fund’s single largest fundraising event annually raises up to $500,000. This year, a scaled-back Bright Nights will reopen with reduced capacity and the Bright Nights 50/50 will continue as an extension of the beloved event.
Tickets for the Bright Nights 50/50 are one for $15, three for $40, and six for $60. The deadline is 11:59 on New Year’s Eve with the draw taking place on January 10, 2021. Tickets can be purchased at https://trellis.org/bright-nights-5050?utm_campaign=bcpffa or burnfund.org.
ABOUT THE BURN FUND: Established in 1978 by the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association, the Burn Fund is supported by more than 4,000 professional fire fighters from 53 communities in BC and the Yukon. These fire fighters donate their time and skills to support burn survivors. They also work to increase the public's knowledge about fire and burn prevention. The Burn Fund Executive and Board of Directors are represented by professional fire fighters, medical staff, and volunteers from across BC.
MEDIA CONTACT
Nicole Clark, Director of Communications
BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund
P: 778.789.0820
E: communications@burnfund.org