Sunderland fan and long-time Foundation of Light supporter Mark Laws was the lucky winner of our first-ever Ha’way and Play draw.
Ahead of the first cash prize being drawn this weekend against Portsmouth, one early bird ticket purchaser was picked to win a shirt signed by a player of their choice.
Mark from Stevenage had his number drawn during Tuesday night’s win over Crewe Alexandra and decided he’d go for a shirt from striker Charlie Wyke.
“How awesome to win the first draw!” Mark told the club’s officially charity.
"I am a big fan of the impact the Foundation of Light continues to have in the area. When the new Ha’way and Play lottery was launched I was more than happy to have a go and lend my support especially in these very different times!
“It’s nice to be able to take part now as living away I’ve never been able to until it moved online.”
The Ha’way and Play lottery offers more ways to play, more prizes to win and it’s a great way to support the football club’s official charity.
The first cash prize draw takes place this weekend, with the lucky winner being chosen during the Lads’ game with Portsmouth.
The revamped matchday lottery comes following fan feedback, where we asked supporters their thoughts and how they would like it to work.
Ha’way and Play Lottery:
- Buy tickets online at hawayandplay.com
- Tickets start at £5 with five chances to win
- Proceeds are split 50-50 between prize pot and supporting the Foundation of Light
- Bonus chance of winning with a Rollover Jackpot each week
- Draw made during second half of each SAFC home game
- Winning number will be posted online, in the matchday programme and all entrants receive an email
Ha’way and Play will also offer opportunities to win additional prizes over the course of the season, including signed merchandise, mini-breaks and SAFC experiences.
Over the last five years, nearly £500,000 has been raised on matchdays supporting thousands of people and families throughout Sunderland and beyond to improve their lives through sport, education, employability and health and well-being programmes.
Fans can purchase tickets online in advance of each SAFC home game and up until half time. Once we return to the Stadium of Light, there will be sellers located in and around the ground that you can buy tickets from.
Find out more about the new lottery and buy your tickets at www.hawayandplay.com