Bourbon Community Rallies Behind SLB’s $500,000 Goal for Riley Children’s Hospital
Artfully Bourbon / October 12, 2026Bourbon & Ballz is collecting raffle donations, with ticket sales open and three October livestreams planned.
A special bottle on your shelf could help the bourbon community do more than build another collection. Bourbon & Ballz is seeking donated bottles and other prizes for a charity raffle supporting SLB’s goal of raising $500,000 for Riley Children’s Hospital this year.
Ticket sales opened October 9, and supporters can buy raffle tickets or donate directly through the Bourbon & Ballz fundraiser page. Artfully Bourbon is participating in the community effort and encouraging readers to get involved.
What to know
Organizers are offering limited-edition releases, barrel picks, and other special bottles, plus distillery tours, barrel pick experiences, gift certificates, merchandise, gift baskets, and unique stays.
The livestream schedule begins Monday, October 26, with a special Bourbon & Ballz YouTube Live kickoff featuring SLB, Artfully Bourbon, and other community participants. Raffle winners will be drawn and announced during Bourbon & Ballz’s regular Thursday livestream on October 29.
On Friday, October 30, organizers plan to donate 100% of the funds raised during SLB's YouTube Live Charity Stream to SLB.
Why it matters
According to the campaign organizers, last year’s Bourbon & Ballz effort raised more than $8,700 and helped SLB cross $1 million in total donations over the previous four years. This year’s raffle brings individual collectors, brands, and separate whiskey communities together for one fundraising effort.
You do not need a rare bottle to participate. Buying raffle tickets or making a direct donation offers another way to contribute, while the livestreams give the community a place to follow the campaign and see the winners announced.
The AB take
We spend plenty of time talking about what bourbon is worth. This is a chance for the community around it to put that enthusiasm toward something that matters.
Buy raffle tickets, make a direct donation, or join the livestreams and help spread the word. Let’s help SLB reach its $500,000 goal for Riley Children’s Hospital.
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