Lucky Waterford man wins stunning new BMW for just €20 in Breast Cancer Research raffle

Conor Butler from Waterford shows off the keys to his brand new BMW iX2 which he won in the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) ‘Win A BMW’ raffle. Photo: Sean Lydonplaceholder image
Conor Butler from Waterford shows off the keys to his brand new BMW iX2 which he won in the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) ‘Win A BMW’ raffle. Photo: Sean Lydon

Conor Butler drives away in his brand new BMW iX2 after Galway Races charity draw

A Waterford man has driven off in a brand new BMW iX2 after winning one of Ireland's most popular charity raffles for just €20.

Conor Butler from Waterford was announced as the lucky winner of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute's (NBCRI) Win A BMW raffle, which took place during the Race in Pink event at the Galway Races Winter Festival.

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A very happy Conor Butler from Waterford collects his brand new BMW iX2 which he won in the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) ‘Win A BMW’ raffle. Photo: Sean Lydon

The delighted Waterford man collected the keys to his gleaming Fire Red BMW iX2 eDrive20 M Sport, complete with high-gloss shadowline trim, heated sport seats and 19-inch alloy wheels. The luxury prize is worth tens of thousands of euro.

The annual Win a BMW draw is one of the NBCRI's biggest fundraising initiatives, with all proceeds supporting vital breast cancer research at the Lambe Institute, University of Galway.

A spokesperson for the charity said they were "very grateful to all who supported the raffle over the past year", helping to fund research that aims to improve outcomes for women in Ireland and around the world.placeholder image
A spokesperson for the charity said they were "very grateful to all who supported the raffle over the past year", helping to fund research that aims to improve outcomes for women in Ireland and around the world.

Philip Duffy National Coordinator of ‘Win a BMW’ presents the keys of a stunning BMW iX2 to Conor Butler from Waterford who was the winner of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) ‘Win A BMW’ raffle. Also in the photo is Colm Quinn of Colm Quinn BMW, NBCRI Chairperson Caroline Loughnane and Professor Michael Kerin, Research Director NBCRI. Photo: Sean Lydon

This year's raffle offered two incredible prizes: a MINI Cooper Classic and the all-electric BMW iX2.placeholder image
This year's raffle offered two incredible prizes: a MINI Cooper Classic and the all-electric BMW iX2.

Conor Butler from Waterford shows off the keys to his brand new BMW iX2 which he won in the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) ‘Win A BMW’ raffle. Photo: Sean Lydon

Described as sporty, powerful and beautifully designed, the BMW iX2 combines all-electric performance with luxury comfort and zero-emission driving, making it one of the most sought-after models in the brand's lineup.

The draw took place on Sunday, October 26, during Race in Pink at Galway Racecourse, one of the most colourful charity events of the Irish racing calendar.

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