So I’ve been asked to sell raffle tickets on behalf of Universal Motown Republic Records to help raise money for the City Of Hope Foundation.*  Doug Morris, the Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group, will be the recipient of this year’s City Of Hope Spirit Of Life Award and UMG is looking to give back for that honor.  City of Hope, a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, is an independent biomedical research, treatment and education center dedicated to preventing and curing cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.

Each raffle ticket is $5.  And by purchasing a raffle ticket, not only are you supporting a good cause, but you could win one of the following fantastic prizes:

• An autographed guitar by – Hinder, 3 Doors Down, Jonny Lang or Rockie Lynne.
• An autographed poster or lithograph by – Li’l Wayne, Jack Johnson, Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Rob Zombie, Papa Roach, Elvis Costello, NIN and many more.
• An autographed CD or CD booklet by – Bon Jovi, Ne-Yo, John Mellencamp, AFI, PJ Harvey and more.
• Along with hundreds of other autographed and exclusive prizes, even an autographed sneaker by 50 Cent and G-Unit!

If you’re interested in purchasing a raffle ticket, please email me at johnp@driveafastercar.com and we can work out payment specifics.  I have until October 3rd to sell these before I have to submit the raffle forms and payment.  The drawing will be held on October 15th and you do not have to be present to win, as each raffle ticket you purchase will have your contact information.

The total donations to City Of Hope will be presented on October 8th.  And if you’d rather not purchase a raffle ticket, but still want to help out City Of Hope, you can donate directly to them here.

* – Kind of reminds me of when I was back in elementary school and trying to sell World’s Finest Chocolates.