RELEASE: EOCF accepting applications from charities for 50/50

EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) is now accepting applications from registered charitable organizations in Central and Northern Alberta for the opportunity to participate in the Standing Up for Oil Country 50/50 program for the 2023-24 NHL season.

The EOCF's Standing Up for Oil Country 50/50 is the largest raffle in professional sports and has changed the lives of thousands of individuals and families across Oil Country through community partners.

Registered Canadian charities interested in participating the 50/50 program are encouraged to submit an application online at EdmontonOilers.com/5050Applications.

The EOCF has emerged as a beacon of hope for thousands of children and families in Central and Northern Alberta. Thanks to the generosity of Oilers fans, the EOCF was able to invest more than $17 million into Oil Country during the 2022-23 season.

The first round of Standing Up for Oil Country 50/50 applications will close Tuesday, October 31.