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United Way to raffle off Taylor Swift tickets for charity

The United Way Perth-Huron is raffling off some high demand tickets for charity.

A donation from Dr. Erin and Mike Heisz of two Taylor Swift concert tickets will see the pair of seats raffled off to a lucky winner, with proceeds from raffle sales to benefit UWPH’s United Housing initiative. The initiative is the region's first non-profit housing organization dedicated to developing and operating mixed rental units.

The two seated floor tickets are in section C3, row 10, and 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.

Tickets are $10 each, The draw will take place on Wednesday, October 23 at Junction 56 Distillery in Stratford starting at 6:30 p.m. The winner will be notified. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets.

Raffle tickets can be purchased at: Blowes Stationery, Juno, Junction 56 and the United Centre in Stratford, BK Brand Name Clothing and Gifts and Bakelaar Jewellers in Listowel, Wuerth’s Shoes and All Around the House in Goderich, Wuerth’s Shoes in Exeter, Sun Rayz in St. Marys, Annette’s Treasures and I Want That Bag Consignment in Wingham, Blooms N’ Rooms in Seaforth, and Penny’s and the Pine Café and Bistro in Blyth.

"We are so appreciative of Erin and Mike for providing these two tickets,” said UH Director, Kathy Vassilakos. “We are thrilled to offer local Taylor Swift fans the chance to experience the Eras Tour while supporting a cause that directly impacts our community. Every ticket purchased helps us continue to build on our mission to provide affordable housing solutions for those in need."

"United Housing is a cause that our family passionately supports, recognizing the immense value it brings to our community. We have experienced in our own families and workplaces the difficulties obtaining safe and affordable housing in Perth-Huron and also Grey-Bruce, where we both are from originally. We are so happy that 100 percent of the proceeds will help advance this local initiative," said Dr. Erin Heisz. "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!"

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