Ahead of their nationally telecast game against the Penguins, the Capitals announced that they would donate the proceeds from their 50/50 raffle to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, benefitting the victims’ families of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting.
The Capitals half of the raffle raised over $19,000 for charity. But wait. There’s more.
Thank you, #Caps Fans. #StrongerThanHate @MSEFndn pic.twitter.com/OwFFqvdcaO
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 8, 2018
The winner of the 50/50 raffle decided to donate their half of the winnings as well. So the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh received $38,570.
Amazing Story: Last night’s 50/50 raffle winner, a #Caps Season Ticket Member, chose to waive their prize so @MSEFndn could donate the total $38,570 jackpot raised to @JewishFedPGH to benefit victims and families of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. #StrongerThanHate https://t.co/OhVSLqOvTT
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 8, 2018
Way to go, Monumental Sports Foundation, and Caps fans for your generosity.
Some things are bigger than hockey.
Thank you to the @Capitals and @MSEFndn for helping to raise money for the victims and families of the Tree of Life Synagogue. https://t.co/4tQTsmNJA5
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 7, 2018
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