The 2023 Smokin Tabacco Raffle for the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation

In 2021, Matthew and Nicole decided they wanted to do something ‘different’ to celebrate their first full year of the Smokin Tabacco Show podcast. Instead of more traditional methods of marking an anniversary, they decided to use their media platform to host a raffle that would benefit a cause they both felt strongly about. While going through many different foundations and causes, they ultimately decided upon hosting a raffle that would benefit The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. What better way to celebrate being involved in the cigar community than fundraising for a cause that benefits the families and communities of cigar rollers and workers in the Dominican Republic?

In November 2022, Matt and Nicole traveled to the Dominican Republic to visit the Cigar Family campus and met all of the amazing kids, teachers, personnel, and even some former students who returned to the school to give back. It was a life-changing experience and gives you a new sense of how important this organization is once you see how far this money goes. 

Over the last two years, all of you have helped us raise almost $58,000 overall for the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. For 2023, the show must go on. Last year we raised $25,500 on our own, and then Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr. and Cynthia Fuente vowed to match our final total. So, this year we are aiming to beat last year’s total of $25,500. Each year we have done this, we started with a goal in mind and exceeded it. Let’s shoot for the three-peat and raise money for a GREAT cause and HELP some amazing families!