Laugh & Luck Reverse Raffle
A Murder Mystery Dinner
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Laugh & Luck Reverse Raffle Presented by Sidecar Health was held in support of more than 700 people with disabilities in central Ohio.
Event guests participated in fundraising games, networking and an expansive silent auction. TV personality Dave Holmes emceed the event, which featured an interactive Murder Mystery Show. At the end of the night, three lucky guests won up to $2,000 through the Reverse Raffle!
Thank you to everyone who supported this sold-out event. More than $23,000 was raised – which was a 15% increase from last year!
Thank you for helping to fund programs and services so individuals with disabilities in 13 counties in Ohio can access meaningful work, community engagement, friendships, home care, and much more.

Click here to learn about Jest Murder Mystery Co. Their skilled actors led us through a fun and interactive “whodunit” show!
Join us for a high energy event in support of people with disabilities in central Ohio! By attending this event, you are helping to fund programs and services so individuals in 13 counties can access meaningful work, community engagement, friendships, home care, and much more.
For 10% off your tickets, use promo code EARLYBIRD10_LL
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Interactive dinner show by Jest Murder Mystery Co.
- Your admission ticket doubles as your reverse raffle ticket. The last three tickets pulled at the end of the night win up to $2,000!
- An exciting Treasure Chest Game. Buy your $10 key when you register. Will your key unlock the chest? You might win the Hocking Hills adventure valued at $275.
- A Photo Booth to create lasting memories.
- A Silent Auction filled with unique baskets and experiences.
- Dinner and dessert
- Event Emcee: Dave Holmes, Sports Director, ABC 6
- A Wine & Spirits Pull Game
REGISTRATION DETAILS
- Raffle Ticket Only $50 Want to participant in the raffle, but can’t attend the event? Buy a raffle ticket and play from home. We will contact you if you win!
- Single Ticket Admission $80 Raffle ticket, dinner and show!
- Couple’s Ticket $150 Everything is better together! Two raffle tickets, dinner and show.
- Double Your Luck Table Sponsorship $1,000 8 admissions, 16 raffle tickets (2 per guest), company listed on your table, and a small gift at your table for each of your guests.
For 10% off your tickets, use promo code EARLYBIRD10_LL
Additional non-monetary prizes will be awarded.
Below were the top three winners from our 2025 event!

OVERNIGHT STAY
We have a block of 10 rooms on reserve for our guests to stay at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center on the evening of Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Please use the group code 382262 when booking over the phone with the hotel’s front desk (614.880.4300). You may also book online.
The room block will end on January 21, 2025
Beneficiary
With the generous support of in-kind donors, sponsors and community members, Laugh & Luck 2025 made a net profit of more than $23,000 to help fund the addition and expansion of our programs and services for people with disabilities.
Funds from this year’s Laugh & Luck Reverse Raffle will continue support for inclusive art and ceramic classes and equine therapy. As well as, support work training opportunities through hands-on training and AI equipment and software.
Below are some facts about The Alpha Group to provide an idea about the ways your donations or sponsorships help us make am impact in the 13 Ohio counties that we serve (Ashland, Crawford, Delaware, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Marion, Medina, Morrow, Richland, Summit, Union and Wayne.)
- The Alpha Group provides services to more than 700 members.
- 83 cents of every dollar goes directly back to programming.
- In 2023, our transportation department made 20,300 one-way transports! Taking our members to medical appointments, their jobs, etc.
- To learn more about The Alpha Group, read our 2023 Annual Report.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Thank you for your support to help people with ABILITIES succeed. The Alpha Group is a non-profit 501 3 (c) organization. Tax ID: 31-0810220.
Photographs and/or video will be taken at this event. By attending this event, you are giving event organizers permission to use photos and/or video for promotional use of Laugh & Luck Reverse Raffle and The Alpha Group.