The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation's December 50/50 draw has reached a record-breaking $6 million jackpot, becoming the largest in the country's hospital 50/50 draws. The foundation guaranteed a $2.5 million grand prize after last year's draw reached a record $3.98 million. Tickets are available online or in-person until Thursday midnight, with the winner to be drawn on Friday.
THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation’s 50/50 December grand prize has now surpassed $6 million, making it the largest jackpot of any hospital 50/50 draw in the country.
“We’ve shattered all records with this draw,” said Glenn Craig, president and chief executive officer of the health sciences foundation, in a news release. “To think that this incredible prize, the largest hospital 50/50 draw in Canada, is happening right here in Thunder Bay is beyond exciting. This Jan. 3, someone is going to wake up $6 million richer."
The foundation guaranteed a $2.5 million grand prize for the December draw after the jackpot reached a record $3.98 million in the same month last year. The jackpot quickly surpassed $3 million and then hit the $4 million mark just before Christmas, breaking last year’s record.Tickets are available online or in-person at the 50/50 Store in Intercity Shopping Centre.
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