Special Events
Big Money Raffle
The Big Money Raffle was instituted in 1986. This cash raffle is one of only three major fundraisers for St. Mary’s Springs Academy and involves every family, Pre-K through 12th grade. Since its inception, the Big Money Raffle has contributed over $2,000,000 to the system. All profits go toward the operational expenses of SMSA and help keep tuition costs consistent within the region.
Big Money Raffle tickets are sold at the SCRIP office, north and south hall SMSA offices, and by SMSA families. Tickets are $50.00 each and are sold beginning in October of each year. The event culminates with a January drawing with the top prize winner receiving $20,000. In addition, another $10,000 in cash prizes is awarded.
The Winners Are....
Congratulations to SMSA's 2026 Big Money Raffle winners:
1st Place Winner: Rachel Greene-Koelbl – ticket sold by: Michael Koelbl
2nd Place Winner: Ronald Morasch – ticket sold by: Cassie Morasch
3rd Place Winner: Andrea Thompson Grunow – ticket sold by: Piel Family
4th Place Winner: Roger Tejada – ticket sold by: Ernesto Tejada
5th Place Winner: Katie Kramer-Thanos – ticket sold by: Charlotte Thanos
6th Place Winner: Alyssa Carlson – ticket sold by: Perston Carlson
7th Place Winner: Laura Lavey – ticket sold by: Liam Lavey
Thank you to everyone who purchased and/or sold BMR tickets for this year’s drawing. With your support, we sold 1814 tickets, raising $90,700!
Thank you!
Big Money Raffle Committee
Valerie Everson, Stephanie Fessler, Katie Mathos and Lisa Shannon