Win Rare Bourbon & Support So. Indiana Ronald McDonald House

Any event that raises money for a worthy cause is a good fundraiser - although some fundraisers are better than others. Maybe "better" isn't the right word - some fundraisers are more unique than others. What the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley (RMHC) are doing right now is pretty unique and pretty amazing.

The "Purpose" and the "Pappy"

The Ronald McDonald House is a fantastic place that needs our continued support. It's "a place where families of critically ill children call home during crisis and uncertainty." We're talking about families that spend prolonged periods of time away from home while their child receives care or treatment in the hospital. The RMHC is here for those parents and siblings, giving them a place to call home, and hopefully a little comfort, during a really difficult time.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley via Facebook

If you are a connoisseur of bourbon, then you probably already know that the other half of this raffle refers to Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle and Kentucky's Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery.

Who's Ready to Raffle?

The "Pappy for a Purpose" raffle is a chance for you to win a full flight of the Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Bourbon collection, which has become extremely rare and highly collectible. This collection is worth $18,000! The flight includes one bottle of each:

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year
Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year
Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year
Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

Tickets - Where, When, and How Much?

The first thing you need to know is there are only 2,023 tickets available, and that number gets smaller every day - so don't wait. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at the following locations:

Ronald McDonald House Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm
German American Bank at any Evansville branch during normal business hours
Cigar! Cigar! during normal business hours
Venmo (Venmo users are asked to call 812-402-7642 x304 for ticketing options)

How Will I Know If I Win?

The raffle winner will be announced on Saturday, October 15, during a Facebook live event at 2 pm. That date is significant because it is the anniversary of the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House back in 1974.

This Kentucky Farmhouse Airbnb Is A Delightful Escape Not Far From The Bourbon Trail

Raise one hand if you love Bourbon! Now raise the other hand if you love weekend getaways to a cozy Airbnb in the Bluegrass State. We found a gorgeous farmhouse Airbnb in Falls of the Rough, Kentucky that will make you love country living.

Do You Remember These Vintage McDonald's Glasses?

Long before we had the luxury of finding collectibles on the internet, we had to remember to get to our local McDonald's every week to get the next collectible glass. Yes, back in the late 70s and into the 1990s, McDonald's offered some really cool glasses. Here's a look at some of them that I found on eBay.

Source: So. Indiana Ronald McDonald Houses Present 2nd Annual “Pappy for a Purpose” Bourbon Raffle