December 50/50 Draw Guarantees Winner a Minimum $2.5 Million Grand Prize
Published Tuesday, December 31, 2024
L-R - Dr. Kyle Lansdell, Chief of Emergency and Trauma Services at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and CEO of the Health Sciences Foundation, Glenn Craig, launch the December Thunder Bay 50/50 draw at the 50/50 Store in Intercity Shopping Centre, announcing the largest-ever guaranteed 50/50 Grand Prize of $2.5 million - the biggest guaranteed 50/50 prize in Canadian history.
Health Sciences Foundation Unveils Historic December Draw
This December, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation is set to launch its largest-ever guaranteed 50/50 Grand Prize of $2.5 million, making it the biggest guaranteed 50/50 prize in Canadian history. Glenn Craig, Hospital Foundation CEO, shared the exciting announcement at today's launch event at the Thunder Bay 50/50 Store in Intercity Shopping Centre.
“Last year, the guaranteed Grand Prize was $2 million,” Craig said. “This year, we're raising the stakes even further, offering a $2.5 million minimum guarantee and more than doubling the Early Bird prizes. We're also introducing a host of exciting new elements that will make this month-long experience unlike anything our buyers have seen before.”
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This month's guaranteed prize of $2.5 million is the largest 50/50 draw guarantee.
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There are $250,000 in Early Bird prizes, including a $50,000 Holiday Bonus Draw on December 31st.
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Bonus Numbers have been added across the board, to every ticket package. In addition, and back by popular demand, is the fan-favourite December only Special Holiday Ticket Package; featuring 1500 chances to win PLUS an additional 500 bonus numbers.
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The December 50/50 will be five weeks long, with the Grand Prize draw taking place on January 3rd, 2025.
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Every ticket sold at the Thunder Bay 50/50 store inside the Intercity Shopping Centre will come complete with a Holiday Gift Package! This includes a Christmas card, draw calendar and red envelope.
The December 50/50 draw is based entirely on feedback received from Thunder Bay 50/50 supporters throughout 2024. Proceeds from this month's draw will support vital equipment purchases at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre including the Hospital's Emergency Department.
“Thanks to a portion of the proceeds from the past two December 50/50 draws, we are now closer than ever to seeing renovations begin to the triage area of our Emergency Department,” says Kyle Lansdell, Chief of Emergency and Trauma Services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “I'm happy to share that construction is currently scheduled to begin in 2025. This project will greatly improve patient care, flow, and the overall experience for everyone who walks through our doors.”
Glenn Craig, President & CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, adds, “While we're excited to see this project move forward, it's just the beginning. No matter who the lucky winner of the $2.5 million (or more) may be, we'll all be unwrapping better healthcare this holiday season.”
The December 50/50 Draw Opens Friday, November 29th at 11:30AM! Tickets will be available online or in-person at the Thunder Bay 50/50 Store inside Intercity Shopping Centre. People can buy for themselves or give as gifts! Ticket packages are as follows:
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$10 for 5 numbers + 5 BONUS numbers = 10 numbers total
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$20 for 30 numbers + 20 BONUS numbers = 50 numbers total
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$50 for 150 numbers + BONUS 50 numbers = 200 numbers total
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$100 for 500 numbers + BONUS 200 numbers = 700 numbers total
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$250 December only Special Holiday Ticket Package for 1500 numbers + BONUS 500 numbers = 2,000 numbers total (Best Value)
Tickets can be purchased at www.thunderbay5050.ca or in-person at the Thunder Bay 50/50 Store inside Intercity Shopping Centre.
** Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase and 18 years of age or older. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 to be eligible for the Grand Prize Draw on Friday, January 3rd, at 11:00 a.m.