Hospital foundation launches new 50/50 lottery to support equipment purchases

HHHS Foundation is excited to announce a new monthly online 50/50 lottery draw, with 50 per cent of the funds raised going to a monthly winner, and 50 per cent to support local hospital and health care facility equipment needs.

Through a digital technology platform, tickets will be available for purchase online at the Foundation lottery site www.hhhsf5050.ca beginning June 30 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased for $20 for 100 ticket numbers, $10 for 20 ticket numbers, or $5 for 5 ticket numbers.

After buying their tickets, purchasers will receive a confirmation emailed with their 50/50 registered numbers from a random selection system. The amount of the 50/50 estimated take-home prize for the month will be displayed in real time on the site and will continue to grow as more people participate.

“Following nine successful years of our Cash for Care Lottery, we look forward to engaging with the community in this electronic format to continue to raise much-needed funds for priority capital equipment for Haliburton Highlands Health Services”, said Lisa Tompkins, HHHS Foundation Executive Director.

Purchasers must be in the province of Ontario at the time of purchase, and must be 18 years of age or older to participate. For the first draw, tickets will be available for purchase until 11:59 p.m. on July 29, and the first monthly draw will take place on July 30 at 9 a.m,. with the winner’s information posted on the www.hhhsf5050.ca website, as well as the Foundation’s social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.