Andy Mattison won the 2004 GMC Sonoma pickup during a halftime giveaway at the Fort Hays State University football game against Northwest Missouri State through a random drawing. 

Cash prize winners were Ashley Mitchell, $50; Treva Benoit, $100; Mike Hubbell, $150; and Sarah Miller, $200.

Thunder on the Plains donated $16,750 to the education fund for Sgt. Scott Heimann’s children, thanking everyone who bought tickets or donated.&nbsp;

The group also thanked the Hays Police Department for helping with the drawings and said it was proud to be part of such a generous community.

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 </figure>By ALIN HETT Hays PostAndy Mattison won the 2004 GMC Sonoma pickup during a halftime giveaway at the Fort Hays State University football game against Northwest Missouri State through a random drawing. Cash prize winners were Ashley Mitchell, $50; Treva Benoit, $100; Mike Hubbell, $150; and Sarah Miller, $200.Thunder on the Plains donated $16,750 to the education fund for Sgt. Scott Heimann’s children, thanking everyone who bought tickets or donated.&nbsp;The group also thanked the Hays Police Department for helping with the drawings and said it was proud to be part of such a generous community.

Thunder on the Plains giveaway raises $16,750 for Sergeant Heimann’s children