Pucks for Progress chairwoman Michelle Wallis said the lucky winner of the raffle would be off to Vancouver for seven nights and tickets to watch the city’s National Hockey League team the Vancouver Canucks play three games, including a VIP experience.
"I'm so excited to give away that prize."
Each ticket cost $25 and funds raised would go back to supporting ice hockey players and teams around the country.
Pucks for Progress was founded by a small group of parents to help players of all ages to continue to chase their ice hockey dreams.
Getting into ice hockey can be a huge financial drag for individuals and families and the costs increase if they are selected to play representative ice hockey, she said.
The idea for the Vancouver raffle came after the desire to think outside the square when it came to fundraising efforts.
The charity was also in talks with Ice Hockey New Zealand about their goals and to create a good working relationship, she said.
With two weeks left before the raffle was drawn, Pucks for Progress hoped to sell every ticket as that would raise nearly $60,000.
Ten percent of raffle proceeds would go to the trust to help with costs involved with running the next fundraiser and the remainder would go to funding ice hockey projects, she said.
"A $25 donation to a trust that's going to go back to the kids and communities, it's an amazing prize that you could win."
The trust hoped to fund every project the could, she said.
Tickets are available from the Pucks for Progress website and social media pages until November 24.
