A lot of green has just popped up in Charles Paxton’s wallet today! He received the lucky call this morning advising him that he had just won the April 50/50 grand prize draw, a STAGGERING $1,385,850!
When Charles shared the incredible news with his wife Judy, a long-time nurse, that they had won the April 50/50, she didn’t believe him. Fearing it might be a scam, Judy called back to hear it for herself. Reflecting on his past, Charles said, “in 2001, I spent many weeks in the ICU. I owe my life to the hospital because I’m able to walk again.” Charles and Judy hope to celebrate with their family, and do some travelling in a new motorhome they are planning to shop for this weekend.
Proceeds from the Thunder Bay 50/50 monthly draw go towards purchasing vital tools such as equipment for exceptional cancer care for patients here at the hospital and across the region. To date, over $39 Million in prizes has been awarded to winners from across Ontario.
"Since its inception, our 50/50 draw has had over 200 winners, with 12 of them becoming millionaires," says Glenn Craig, President and CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. We never expected such a remarkable outcome from our lottery. Beyond enriching the lives of our winners, the proceeds from the 50/50 are advancing patient care at our hospital sooner than we ever could by funding millions into new and replacement equipment.”
