Join Butte's Fundraiser Raffle For Exciting Prizes

Mike Bauer and play2WIN are behind a scholarship given each year to one outstanding Butte High or Butte Central softball player through the Copper City Softball program. Tickets are on sale now for an incredible raffle fundraiser where the following items have been listed:

LAS VEGAS GETAWAY

Enjoy a two-night stay in Las Vegas, NV, two show tickets and dinner for two at the SouthPoint Casino

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS

Two nights and a $300 gift card to the restaurant and bar.

CASAGRANDA'S STEAK DINNER

A dinner for 6 at Butte's finest steak house, Casagranda's, drinks not included. The winner will also receive six $75 gift cards to use for a future dinner.

FOOTBALL & GOLF WEEKEND

2 18 hole rounds of golf at Beaverhead Golf Course with a cart, any date.
2 reserved tickets to the Bulldog Bash Dinner & Auction on October 3, 2026.
Montana-Western Bulldog Tailgate Experience including food and beverages.
2 reserved seat tickets to the October 3 Montana-Western Bulldog Football game.
$100 gift card to Blissful Berry Bowls and take-out Berry Bowl gift cards.
Bulldog swag.

DENVER SPORTS GETAWAY

2 lower level OR 4 upper level tickets to a 2026 Denver Broncos home game (select games available), tickets to one additional Denver professional sports game based on availability and a $300 Hayter's Bar and Grill gift card.

MINERS HOTEL & GOLF

2 nights stay at Miners Hotel plus a $150 bar gift card.
Sun Mountain golf bag and 2 rounds of golf at the Old Works.
Arctic Cooler filled with $400 worth of alcohol.

U OF M GOLF

2 nights at Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn in Missoula.
4 tickets to a 2026 University of Montana football game (excluding Homecoming).
4 rounds of golf (18 holes) and 2 carts at the U of M Golf Course.
$200 gift card to the University of Montana Golf Course Pro Shop

CAMPING GEAR

45-quart Big Dog Cooler
1 Lippert two-tier folding camping table
2 Lippert Scout outdoor folding chairs

MONTANA TECH PACK

4 reserved tickets and a tailgate spot to a home football game for the 202 season, not to include the Copper Game.
4 season tickets to Orediggers 2026 Volleyball
Basket of Oredigger goodies including shirts and a hat.

Tickets are $10 each, 3 for $25 or 10 for $40.

Prior scholarship winners include Mattie Steppan in 2026, Gracie Ferriter in 2025 and Ashby Lee in 2024.

Click here to purchase tickets and if you have any questions please contact Mike Bauer at (406) 490-7491.

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