By Keith Tomasek, Sept.17, 2024

I was in Stratford this weekend, where for the fist time in my life, I imagined seeing a Taylor Swift concert. It all began at Blowes Stationery in Stratford on Wellington St., where I noticed a charity raffle to support the United Way. The prize is a pair of VIP tickets to see Swift’s concert in Toronto.

Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Erin and Mike Heisz, United Way Perth-Huron is running a charity raffle with two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on November 23.

The raffle supports UWPH’s United Housing initiative, the region’s first non-profit housing organization dedicated to developing and operating mixed rental units.

Dr. Erin Heisz said in a press release, “We are so happy that 100% of the proceeds will help advance this local initiative. By making the raffle tickets affordable, we hope to give every Taylor Swift fan the chance to experience an unforgettable concert while also contributing to a truly meaningful cause!”

United Housing Director Kathy Vassilakos said, “Every ticket purchased helps us continue to build on our mission to provide affordable housing solutions for those in need.”

THE PRIZE – Karma is My Boyfriend VIP Tickets

Imagine winning two seated floor tickets in section C3!

But wait there’s more!

Because the tickets are part of the Karma is My Boyfriend VIP package, including four Taylor Swift prints, a commemorative Taylor Swift/Eras Tour VIP tote bag, pin, sticker and postcard set, souvenir concert ticket, and special VIP tour laminate and matching lanyard.

The $10 raffle tickets must be purchased in cash and are only available at:
• Blowes Stationery in Stratford
• Juno in Stratford
• Junction 56 in Stratford
• The United Centre in Stratford
• BK Brand Name Clothing and Gifts in Listowel
• Bakelaar Jewellers in Listowel
• Wuerth’s Shoes in Goderich
• All Around the House in Goderich
• Blooms N’ Rooms in Seaforth
• Wuerth’s Shoes in Exeter
• Sun Rayz in St. Marys
• Annette’s Treasures in Wingham
• I Want That Bag Consignment in Wingham
• Penny’s of Blyth
• Pine Café and Bistro in Blyth

The draw will take place on Wednesday, October 23 at Junction 56 Distillery in Stratford, 45 Cambria Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. The winner will be notified.

Rules of Play:
• United Housing, Taylor Swift Raffle participants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Tickets cost $10.00 each (CASH ONLY) and there will be 5000 tickets printed.
• Ticket sales will end on October 16, 2024.
• One ticket is drawn for the prize of two Taylor Swift tickets (Karma Is My Boyfriend Package) – One Phenomenal Reserved Seated Floor Ticket * – Special Set of Four (4) Taylor Swift Prints Exclusive Taylor Swift VIP Merchandise —- Commemorative Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour VIP Tote Bag —- Collectible Taylor Swift Pin, Sticker & Postcard Set + Souvenir Concert Ticket —- Special VIP Tour Laminate & Matching Lanyard – The prize does not include transportation to the concert or anything outside of the ticket and package.
• Between September 6, 2024 and October 16, 2024 tickets and monies will be collected, with money being deposited into the lottery account and tickets being placed in the large drawing box (while being checked off the master list).
• The draw will take place on October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm at Junction 56, 45 Cambria St, Stratford, ON N5A 1G8 and will be shared online through Facebook.
• The remainder of the tickets will be held in case a redraw is needed.
• Participants need not be present at the draw to be eligible to win a prize.
• Draw winners will be notified by telephone and email.
The draw winners will be listed on UWPH’s Facebook and included in the UWPH monthly e-newsletter.
• Winners are to sign a receipt for the prize package awarded.

If the prize is not claimed by October 30, 2024 at 6:30pm, a name will be drawn again at 6:30pm at Junction 56, 45 Cambria St, Stratford, ON N5A 1G8 and will be shared online through Facebook.
UWPH board members and staff cannot purchase raffle tickets.