If you want a chance to win cash while supporting world-class health care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), there’s a new lottery in town.
The PRHC Foundation has officially launched its first-ever online 50/50 lottery.
“We all want the best possible patient care for our loved ones, but government funding doesn’t cover all the hospital’s needs,” says Lesley Heighway, president and CEO of the PRHC Foundation, in a media release. “The proceeds from the new 50/50 lottery will help fund the equipment and technology that form the foundation of patient care.”
In a 50/50 lottery, half of the money raised from the purchase of tickets goes towards prizes with the other half going towards the non-profit organization holding the lottery.
Tickets for the PRHC Foundation 50/50 lottery, which are available online only, can be purchased now at prhcfoundation5050.com. Ticket options include 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 160 tickets for $40, or 400 tickets for $75.
There’s a guaranteed jackpot of $9,895, along with a bonus prize of a Resorts of Ontario gift certificate valued at $2,500 (or a $2,000 cash bonus).
The grand prize winner will be announced on Thursday, October 28th. Two early bird draws will provide additional chances to win, with cash prizes awarded every hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 8th and Friday, October 22nd.
Heighway says the 50/50 lottery is a new way for people to support their hospital, with proceeds to help to fill the government funding gap at PRHC.
“They’ll help bring new lifesaving services to our region, and enable PRHC to attract the best doctors, nurses and staff to our hospital,” Heighway says. “When people buy their tickets, they’ll have the added comfort of knowing they’re supporting outstanding patient care, close to home, for patients from across our region.”
You can purchase tickets at prhcfoundation5050.com.
For more information about the PRHC Foundation, visit prhcfoundation.ca.
