The New York Yankees today announced that the New York Yankees Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle Program is underway at Yankee Stadium, giving fans the opportunity to support local charities through the New York Yankees Foundation. The program, which was first initiated during the July 25 home game vs. the Mets, will be available at Yankees games at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees Foundation has selected Ascend Fundraising Solutions software platform for its 50/50 Raffle Program.

To participate in the 50/50 Raffle Program, guests at Yankee Stadium may purchase raffle tickets, and one lucky fan with the winning ticket number will win half of the net proceeds of the raffle for that game, with the other half of the net proceeds benefiting New York Yankees Foundation programs and other nonprofit organizations.

Tickets may be purchased from roving sellers in blue vests or at one of the six 50/50 Raffle kiosks. Additionally, in the near future, 50/50 raffle tickets may be purchased online by fans at Yankee Stadium and throughout New York State. Raffle sales each game conclude at the end of the sixth inning, and the winning ticket is posted on the scoreboard around the middle of the seventh inning. Each game’s winning ticket number, prize redemption information and official rules will be posted online at www.yankees.com/5050. The winner does not need to be present to win.

Nonprofit organizations that are interested in volunteering to help sell 50/50 raffle tickets at Yankees games can find out more information at www.yankees.com/5050.

“The Yankees are excited to have kicked off our 50/50 Raffle Program, which will provide additional funds for some of the city’s most impactful charitable organizations to further their life-changing work,” said Brian Smith, Yankees Senior Vice President of Corporate/Community Relations. “50/50 raffles have been a longstanding staple of sports venues around the country, and we are grateful to the City of New York for putting the laws in place so we could implement this initiative. We also appreciate the work of Ascend Fundraising Solutions for providing their expertise to this project, which has already experienced tremendous fan participation in its first two homestands.”

“Embarking on this exciting partnership with the iconic New York Yankees fills us with immense pride. As we join forces with the Yankees, we're not only embracing their legacy of greatness on the field, but also their unwavering commitment to the betterment of communities through the Yankees Foundation,” said Daniel Lewis, CEO of Ascend Fundraising Solutions. “This partnership stands as a tribute to the Yankees' remarkable history and their ongoing investment in a future where sports, philanthropy, and community enrichment intersect seamlessly.”