Celebrate the Season with Building on Love!

Join us for our 2026 Very Merry Holiday Party & Trees of Hope Raffle Drawing—a family-friendly celebration supporting local families caring for a seriously ill child.

Saturday, December 12, 2026
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Hangar @ 743
743 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110

Enjoy food stations and a buffet, holiday activities, live entertainment featuring members of the Capitaland Chorus and Racing City Chorus, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, a photo booth, door prizes and more!

Party admission: $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 15 and under.

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2026 Building on Love Trees of Hope Raffle

Take a chance on 16 exciting prize packages, each valued at $1,000 or more! Every ticket helps Building on Love provide temporary financial assistance so families caring for a seriously ill child can maintain housing and financial stability.

Explore all 16 raffle packages displayed below.

Select a package to see what’s included and purchase tickets for your favorites.

Raffle tickets are just $5 each and are available online through December 11, 2026.

Winners will be drawn at our Holiday Party on December 12. Winners do not need be present ar drawing to win.

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#1 - Package Sponsored by Franklin Sports
#1 - Package Sponsored by Franklin Sports

Franklin Sports Pickleball Prize Pack A $1,045 Value! * ALW Pro Series Bag II * Dynasty C45 14MM Paddle in Mint * Dynasty C45 16MM Paddle in Red * Two 12-packs of X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs * Sweet Spot 16MM Training Paddle * Pickleball Ball Retrieval Tube * Two packs of Pickleball Weight Tape * Two Paddle Magic Paddle Erasers * “Big H” Pickleball Hat * Franklin Sports Visor * Parker Compact Pickleball Bag

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#2 – $1,000 Shopping Spree Courtesy of the Building on Love Board of Directors
#2 – $1,000 Shopping Spree Courtesy of the Building on Love Board of Directors

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#3 - MVP Arena – Albany’s Premier Entertainment Package
#3 - MVP Arena – Albany’s Premier Entertainment Package

Details coming soon!

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#4 - Boston Red Sox Weekend Getaway!
#4 - Boston Red Sox Weekend Getaway!

Head to Fenway Park to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 15–16, 2027! This package includes two tickets to each game, two Southwest Airlines travel vouchers, and memorabilia donated by Red Sox legend Trot Nixon. Game times and memorabilia details to be announced.

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#5 - Wolanin Brothers, Inc Present - DIY / Job Site / Work Shop Package
#5 - Wolanin Brothers, Inc Present - DIY / Job Site / Work Shop Package

Details coming soon!

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#6 - Fleet Feet Albany & Malta – Run Into Comfort & Style
#6 - Fleet Feet Albany & Malta – Run Into Comfort & Style

Details coming soon!

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#7 -Just for Her - presented by Frank Adams Jewelers and Saratoga Trunk
#7 -Just for Her - presented by Frank Adams Jewelers and Saratoga Trunk

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#8 - Bilinski’s Taste of the 518 Package
#8 - Bilinski’s Taste of the 518 Package

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#9 - Crossgates Mall Shopping Spree
#9 - Crossgates Mall Shopping Spree

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#10 - Big Macs, Bigger Hearts! - Package Sponsored by McDonald's
#10 - Big Macs, Bigger Hearts! - Package Sponsored by McDonald's

Sixty (60) $20 Gift Card!!! Courtesy of: TRMAC (Reardon Family), Gialil Foods, McBee Enterprises, Michell Enterprises, Micar (Marcellus Family), The Sellia Group (Spadea and Balducci Families)

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#11 - Hoffman Car Wash — The Ultimate Clean for Every Season
#11 - Hoffman Car Wash — The Ultimate Clean for Every Season

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#12 - 518 Golf Package
#12 - 518 Golf Package

Hit the links at some of the Capital Region’s favorite courses! This package includes: A foursome with carts Eagle Crest Golf Club A foursome with carts at Van Patten Golf Club A foursome with carts at The Fairways of Halfmoon A foursome with carts at Hiland Park Country Club in Queensbury Plus, Northway Golf Center package Estimated Value: $1,300+

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#13 - 518 Brewery Tour
#13 - 518 Brewery Tour

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#14 - Best of The North Country
#14 - Best of The North Country

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#15 - Family Fun in the 518
#15 - Family Fun in the 518

Package #15: Family Fun in the 518 Make time for fun together! Sponsored by our friends at SAW Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, this package celebrates family activities and experiences throughout the Capital Region. Confirmed so far: Pickleball Family Fun: Four Andre Agassi pickleball paddles, six Franklin F40 pickleballs, and two pickleball lessons for four people, courtesy of the Gina Family. Tri-City Fitness: A $100 gift card from our friends at Tri-City Fitness. More family fun is on the way—including outings and experiences to enjoy together! Check back soon for additions and the full package reveal.

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#16 - $1,000 New York State Lottery Package
#16 - $1,000 New York State Lottery Package

$1,000 in instant win New York State Lottery tickets!

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