Thunder Bay 50/50 Holiday Bonus Winner Starts the New Year $50,000 Richer
Published Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Natalie Swaren of Whitby, originally from Thunder Bay, is the winner of the $50,000 Holiday Bonus Draw in the December Thunder Bay 50/50.
The Thunder Bay 50/50 Holiday Bonus Draw winner has been announced just in time to ring in the New Year! Natalie Swaren of Whitby, Ontario, received the call this morning while at work, learning she had won the largest Early Bird prize in Thunder Bay 50/50 history – an incredible $50,000!
“Well, here's a little present from home to you,” said Glenn Craig, President & CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, after learning Natalie was born and raised in Thunder Bay. Now working for Metrolinx, a job she had while living in Thunder Bay, Natalie had to step away from her desk to process the news. “I'm so glad I answered my phone this morning,” she shared.
When asked about her plans for the winnings, Natalie said, “I need a new car, and I've been saving for a down payment on a house, so this has come at the right time.”
Her support for the Thunder Bay 50/50 comes from a personal connection, a few of her family members have struggled with cancer. “Thankfully, they are still here with us today,” she says, all due to the treatment they received at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
“We couldn't be happier to be ending 2024 with this incredible call to our Holiday Bonus winner,” said Craig. “And on Friday, an even bigger, life-changing call is going to be made – someone is going to become a multimillionaire!”
With only three days left to purchase tickets for the December 50/50 grand prize draw, the excitement is at an all-time high. The current grand prize stands at a record-breaking $5.4 million and is still continuing to climb!
Tickets are available online at www.thunderbay5050.ca or in-person at the 50/50 Store in Intercity Shopping Centre. Ticket packages are as follows:
- $10 for 5 numbers + 5 BONUS numbers = 10 numbers total
- $20 for 30 numbers + 20 BONUS numbers = 50 numbers total
- $50 for 150 numbers + BONUS 50 numbers = 200 numbers total
- $100 for 500 numbers + BONUS 200 numbers = 700 numbers total
- $250 December only Special Holiday Ticket Package for 1500 numbers + BONUS 500 numbers = 2,000 numbers total (Best Value)
Ticket sales for the December 50/50 end at midnight on Thursday, January 2nd. The draw takes place January 3rd, 2025.