Linda collecting her Round 2 winner's cheque from Bec Gravelle
The long-term Cowboys member and supporter has won four cash prizes at Cowboys home games through the 50-50 Charity Raffle since 2020, totalling more than $22,000 including more than $15,000 last home game.
There will be another $10,000 cash prize guarantee this Saturday as part of the raffle, presented by Green Energy Technologies, which means one lucky person will walk away with at least 10K tomorrow night and the other 50% raised goes to the Cowboys Community Foundation.
“I normally buy $20 worth of raffle tickets at every home game and tomorrow will be no different,” Linda said.
“With the $10,000 guaranteed cash prize last game I did sneak an extra $50 when my husband wasn’t looking, but I think he has forgiven me,” she laughed.
“We’re very grateful to have won such amazing cash prizes but it’s really a bonus because supporting our team and the Cowboys’ charity is the main reason I keep buying tickets.
“It’s super easy to get involved, you can purchase your tickets online or from the volunteer sellers at the game who are very recognisable in their green shirts, and they start from $5 for three numbers.
“I’m living proof that you’ve got to be in it to win it. Just get out there and buy the tickets and support the team and the community, you win either way.”
Linda is a long-time volunteer with the State Emergency Service and has been heavily involved in the SES response to recent flood events in North and South East Queensland; she also runs a women’s motorcycle club which raises funds to fight breast cancer.
She has a long history supporting the Cowboys as well, as the original cheer squad manager from inception, a member since 1994 and a passionate supporter who can be seen and heard at every home game she can possibly attend.
Linda was manager of the inaugural Cowboys Cheer Squad which our Fundraising Manager Bec was part of.
In a full circle moment, Linda received her winner’s cheque from Cowboys Community Foundation Community Fundraising Manager Bec Gravelle, who was a member of Linda’s inaugural cheer squad.
“What an amazing winner to kick off our 2025 50-50 Charity Raffle season,” Bec said.
“Linda has a wonderful connection to the club and the community, plus there are some treasured personal memories and experiences we share through our time involved in the cheer squad,” she said.
“We’re grateful to the members and fans who support our charity raffle each home game, as well as our fantastic volunteer sellers who are so generous with their time.
“It’s one of the Foundation’s key fundraising activities which not only produces lucky winners like Linda but also generates vital funds to support the delivery of our community programs.
“Every ticket truly makes a difference and the more we sell, the bigger the difference we can make.”
50-50 Charity Raffle tickets are available online now HERE and at the game, with the winner drawn just after half-time.
