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Ontarians showcase a strong support for Hospitals Split the Pot Lottery

Ontarians have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to supporting healthcare.  Through a new joint lottery, launched in October, participants not only have the opportunity to WIN BIG, but are also investing in healthcare excellence across the province.

In an astonishing display of enthusiasm, the lottery has seen ticket sales skyrocket to over $600,000 in just over two weeks since its launch, surpassing the initial guaranteed prize of $50,000 in the first day.  This tremendous success both defies expectations and marks the beginning of a new format in charitable fundraising.

Changing Lives and Supporting Patients:

The profound impact of this philanthropic gaming initiative cannot be overstated. Each lottery ticket purchased is a direct contribution towards the advancement of healthcare support and improvement across Ontario. Paul McIntyre Royston, the President and CEO of Grand River Hospital Foundation, sums it up beautifully: “We are so excited about the impact this program will have both in our hospital and in the hospitals across Ontario. It is truly transformative.”

Exciting Early Bird Opportunity:

For those who don’t want to miss out on the excitement, it’s worth noting that Thursday’s deadline is approaching fast, with $10,000 up for grabs, to be split between two lucky winners! And, let’s not forget, there is an astounding $40,000 in Early Bird Prizes waiting to be won, in addition to the growing jackpot prize.

A Display of Unprecedented Enthusiasm:

The level of support shown for this lottery is truly unprecedented.The communities’ response to support participating Ontario hospitals demonstrates their strong commitment to and enthusiasm for the lottery-based fundraising.The strong ticket sales at this early stage are a promising sign of a substantial jackpot, and the potential for long term impact on the province’s healthcare system.

A New Journey Unfolds

21 Hospital Foundations across Ontario have joined together to launch a first-of-its-kind lottery, offering their supporters a brand-new opportunity to WIN BIG! Split the Pot Lottery will provide players the opportunity to share the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in Ontario.

This is a groundbreaking moment in the landscape of fundraising in Ontario. The innovative approach of Split the Pot Lottery, allows for 50 percent of the proceeds to be distributed among 13 Grand Prize Winners, and the remainder of the proceeds directly supporting participating hospitals.This not only promises life-changing prizes for winners, but also underscores a collective commitment to advancing healthcare across Ontario. It boldly proclaims that participants believe that together, we are genuinely stronger, and together, we can achieve remarkable heights.

Join the Excitement:

We encourage everyone to visit the official Split the Pot Lottery website splitthepot.ca for more information on ticket purchases, prize details and draw dates, as well as participating hospitals.

Ticket bundles include 10 for $10, 40 for $20, 160 for $40, and features a best value pack of 400 tickets for $60. For all the latest updates and announcements, participants are invited to stay connected through our social media channels. And, this is just the beginning of Split the Pot Lottery.

Split the Pot Lottery (Licence Number: RAF1342985), is a joint venture of Arnprior Regional Health Foundation, Bluewater Health Foundation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation, Grand River Hospital Foundation, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital, Headwaters Health Care Foundation, Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation, Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation, Lakeridge Health Foundation, Niagara Health Foundation, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, North of Superior Healthcare Group, Owen Sound Hospital Foundation, Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation, Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital Foundation, Riverside Foundation for Health Care, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation, St. Joseph’s Foundation of Elliot Lake, Timmins and District Hospital Foundation, and Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation.

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